Patrick Sullivan, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Cannabis, and Insurance
Ligation CounselatWhitelaw-Twining
Practicing business since 1996.
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Patrick Sullivan is a ligation counsel based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Cannabis, and Insurance. Patrick has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Business · Cannabis · Insurance
- Handles Business, Cannabis, and Insurance matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Patrick Sullivan: Patrick Sullivan is a ligation counsel based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Cannabis, and Insurance. Patrick has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Patrick takes on
Patrick concentrates on business, cannabis, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Patrick handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Patrick takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Patrick agrees to represent you.
Cannabis cases nationwide
Patrick takes cannabis matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Patrick agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Patrick takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Patrick agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Patrick takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Patrick agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Patrick Sullivan — business lawyer in the U.S.
Patrick Sullivan is a ligation counsel based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Cannabis, and Insurance. Patrick has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
Patrick is a senior results-oriented securities and corporate-commercial litigator. Patrick regularly represents brokers, brokerage firms, executives, professionals, directors and officers of private and public companies, shareholders and other business people with legal matters involving the capital markets before all levels of court, securities and regulatory tribunals (the British Columbia Securities Commission, IIROC, FICOM, Insurance Council and the insurance Council as examples). Patrick leads Whitelaw Twining’s Securities Law Group.
Prior to joining Whitelaw Twining, Patrick spent just under 20 years as a partner at a small boutique litigation firm he helped found.
Securities Litigation
• Early in his career, Patrick represented the Executive Director of the British Columbia Securities Commission and staff of the Insurance Council
• Representing and advising corporations, individuals and registrants in Hearings before the BC Securities Commission, IIROC, FICOM, the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers, the Insurance Council, the Real Estate council and the Law Society
• Negotiating resolutions to complex regulatory matters
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
• Representing and advising corporations and individuals in corporate disputes including takeover battles and shareholder disputes
• Representing individuals and corporations in connection with contract disputes, trust claims, defamation claims, civil fraud, shareholder disputes, governance issues, as well as complex multi-party litigation.
• Representing individuals and corporations in allegations of breach of fiduciary duties
• Successfully obtaining and defending injunction applications.
Patrick is a passionate childhood cancer research advocate. Patrick is a founder of the team Finn Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Childhood Cancer Canada. In 2019, Patrick was awarded the Exceptional Leadership in Patient Involvement in Cancer Research and the Governor General’s Sovereign Medal for Volunteers. Patrick is also a member of several national and international scientific teams committed to advancing innovate treatments to change the face of cancer research nationally and internationally.
Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, getting on his bike as often as he can and singing badly.
Patrick's approach to business cases
Patrick is a senior results-oriented securities and corporate-commercial litigator. Patrick regularly represents brokers, brokerage firms, executives, professionals, directors and officers of private and public companies, shareholders and other business people with legal matters involving the capital markets before all levels of court, securities and regulatory tribunals (the British Columbia…
The kind of cases Patrick takes
Patrick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, cannabis, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of British Columbia Law School
L.L.B. · 1995
Carleton University
B.A. Honours · 1991
Jurisdictions
Patrick's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1996 · ACTIVE
Patrick studied at L.L.B. in University of British Columbia Law School and B.A. Honours in Carleton University.
Law school and academic background
Patrick completed L.L.B. in University of British Columbia Law School and B.A. Honours in Carleton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Patrick runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Patrick's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association Law Society of British Columbia
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Locations
Patrick Sullivan's office in Vancouver
Patrick's primary office is at 2400 - 200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1S4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Patrick Sullivan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Patrick usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Patrick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patrick'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; Patrick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Patrick
Patrick discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Patrick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Patrick's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Sullivan
How much does it cost to hire Patrick for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Patrick walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Patrick offer a free consultation?
Patrick charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patrick's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Patrick's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Patrick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Patrick take my case if I'm outside the area?
Patrick evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Patrick's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Patrick?
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. Patrick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Patrick accepting new business clients right now?
Patrick's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.