Brett T. Sullivan
Brett T. Sullivan’s practice focuses on real estate and business law, with a particular focus on the intersection of these two areas. He advises individuals and businesses in all aspects of business and entity formation, management, governance, financing, operations, and business closings. His clients include real estate investors, developers, and syndication groups across Washington state. Brett advises business clients on asset and equity sale transactions and has acted as a closing agent on numerous business purchase and sale transactions. Additionally, he provides a full spectrum of services to homeowners and condominium owners associations.
Brett brings to the table significant experience in working on commercial and residential real estate development matters as well as entity formation and governance, and his experience includes both transactional and litigation representation in these areas. His clients benefit from his previous in-house counsel experiences and entrepreneurial mindset, as he is well known for applying his pragmatic business experience as a counselor and advisor.
Additionally, Brett has experience in representing clients with estate planning and estate administration matters, with a particular focus on real estate business ownership interests.
Brett first started practicing law in Spokane in 1994 after having clerked with a local law firm during law school. In 1997, He joined a large residential contractor and developer as general counsel where he helped to expand and grow its operations. In 2008, he returned to the private practice of law in downtown Spokane and joined with Spencer Stromberg in 2010 to form Lucent Law PLLC (then known as Sullivan Stromberg, PLLC).
Committed to serving the legal community, as well as his clients, Brett previously served as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee of the Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, along with having served on several non-profit boards in the Spokane area. He frequently lectures to groups of attorneys and business advisors in areas of real estate and business law.
In his spare time, Brett enjoys the many recreational opportunities found in Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and British Columbia, including sailing, fly fishing, and skiing.
Education
- J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, cum laude
- B.A., University of Washington
Areas Of Practice
Our business and finance attorneys represent national, regional and local clients participating in significant transactions.
Our real estate practice is one of the largest in the American West, including Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada with experience in all aspects of the real estate development process, from due diligence, acquisition and finance, through land use permitting and entitlements, to leasing and sale.
Our business attorneys recognize and appreciate the value of entrepreneurship and innovation, and are committed to providing efficient, straightforward and business-oriented solutions that facilitate success and avoid pitfalls while recognizing early capital is precious and expensive.
Fennemore boasts a large and sophisticated client-focused Mergers and Acquisitions practice.
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Washington State Bar Association
- Member, Spokane County Bar Association
Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington