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Timothy A. Sullivan
612/341.9725
tsullivan@bestlaw.com

Tim Sullivan is a member of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area.   His practice focuses on civil litigation and appeals, primarily in the areas of construction, commercial, employment, probate and real estate disputes.   He primarily serves commercial and industrial contractors, owners and subcontractors.   He also represents hospitals, physicians and clinics and has served as general counsel to LifeSource (the Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization) since its inception.   He has handled disputes throughout the Midwest as well as in Alabama, Mississippi, Massachusetts and Washington D.C.

Tim recently represented heirs in a Minnesota trust contest.   His strategy resulted in a unique division of a family compound on Cape Cod in which his clients received property worth $10 million.    Other significant cases included Rice v. Connolly, in which the Minnesota law authorizing off-track betting was found unconstitutional by the Minnesota Supreme Court.   In Glenwood Bridge v. City of Minneapolis, a contractor established a civil rights violation in the letting of public work resulting in an injunction issued by the 8 th Circuit Court of Appeals.   Tim's client was awarded the job plus monetary damages and attorneys' fees.   He has worked on many bid disputes, and commercial and construction cases establishing new and helpful principles for his clients.   He is a frequent lecturer on construction and healthcare topics.

For his work, he has been named a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics numerous times.

In his free time, Tim enjoys curling, agate hunting, travel and activities with his wife and three sons.

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Associated General Contractors