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Nellie S. Sullivan, Real Estate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA

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Nellie S. Sullivan is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.

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  • Handles Real Estate matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).

About Nellie S. Sullivan: Nellie S. Sullivan is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nellie S. Sullivan

Nellie concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nellie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Real Estate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Nellie takes real estate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nellie agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nellie S. Sullivan — Attorney of Georgia real estate experience

Nellie S. Sullivan is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.

Nellie represents parties in the acquisition (owned or leased), financing, entitlement, development, re-development, operation and disposition of real property throughout North America, including projects involving corporate expansions, relocations and acquisitions, mixed-use developments and multi-family developments. She represents developers, investors, corporations, lenders and governmental entities with commercial real estate interests. Nellie has earned LEED Professional Accreditation, the leading professional accreditation in the sustainable construction and development industry. She was one of the earliest attorneys in North Carolina to earn the accreditation, and she did so to be more effective in helping clients make innovative uses of their real estate.

Nellie's practice is relationship-driven and is characterized by her pragmatic, collaborative and strategic approach to helping clients identify and achieve their project goals, take advantage of opportunities and prevent and solve problems. She helps owners and potential owners (including developers, corporations and lenders) in today's market evaluate options and negotiate and effectuate deals. Nellie's clients will tell you that she helps them reach for the stars while keeping their feet on the ground, without dragging the deal under.

Working with Nellie on a real estate matter

Nellie represents parties in the acquisition (owned or leased), financing, entitlement, development, re-development, operation and disposition of real property throughout North America, including projects involving corporate expansions, relocations and acquisitions, mixed-use developments and multi-family developments. She represents developers, investors, corporations, lenders and governmental…

Clients Nellie works with

Nellie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Nellie S. Sullivan's legal education and bar admissions

  • Yale University

    BS · 1987

Jurisdictions

Nellie's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Nort

    ACTIVE

Nellie studied at BS in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Nellie completed BS in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nellie runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Nellie S. Sullivan

Nellie has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Finance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Women of Western Wake Award, Cary Magazine, 2008

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Women in Business Award, Triangle Business Journal, 2006

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Woman of the Year, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women, 2002

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Finance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Women of Western Wake Award, Cary Magazine, 2008 (2026).

Locations

Nellie S. Sullivan's office in Atlanta

Nellie's primary office is at 1180 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1180 West Peachtree Street NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nellie S. Sullivan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nellie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nellie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nellie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nellie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nellie

Nellie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nellie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nellie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nellie S. Sullivan

  • How much does it cost to hire Nellie for a real estate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nellie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nellie offer a free consultation?

    Nellie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nellie's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Nellie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do real estate cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nellie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nellie take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Nellie is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nellie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Nellie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nellie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nellie accepting new real estate clients right now?

    Nellie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Real Estate attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia

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