Deirdre Sullivan
Attorney
Dallastown,PA
Summary
Seasoned In-House Counsel with a comprehensive background in litigation, negotiation, municipal law, criminal law, corporate law, and business management. Demonstrable skills in legal research, drafting legal documents, negotiating contracts, and providing strategic legal advice to leadership. Proven ability to mitigate risks, control costs, manage complex legal scenarios, and maintain high standards of corporate governance. Significant impact in previous roles through proactive identification and resolution of potential legal issues.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President
The Law Office of Deirdre Sullivan & Associates, P.C.
01.2011 - Current
- Engaged in the general practice of law as a solo practitioner
- Focused on family law, business, and criminal defense
- Handled every aspect of the management of the law practice
Solicitor, Acting Solicitor, Assistant Solicitor
County of York
York, PA
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Settled various lawsuits through effective negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Analyzed County contracts for accuracy and compliance. Negotiated for the best possible terms.
- Acted as the County Right to Know Law Officer, managing all record requests. Litigated and argued appeals before the Court of Common Pleas and Commonwealth Court.
- Offered legal guidance to Commissioners and County Departments, including providing counsel on election matters.
- Managed all pending litigation for the County. Assigned outside counsel and monitored their cases. Communicated with County insurer regarding pending litigation.
- Participated in County Bridge Plan management group and worked with County Engineers to provide legal support for all Bridge Plan projects.
- Defended the County in litigated Unemployment Compensation cases.
Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Prosecuted Medicaid Fraud and neglect as part of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
- Conducted Grand Jury investigations.
Assistant District Attorney
York County District Attorney
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Obtained the first strangulation conviction in York County by analyzing unsuccessful prosecutions and adding Safe Nurse expert witness testimony on the dangers of strangulation.
- Handled every aspect of criminal prosecutions. Successfully litigated criminal cases before juries, including prosecuting an attempted murder of a police officer and a related crime spree.
- Provided legal advice to law enforcement, and other community stakeholders.
- Extensive training and experience with motivational interviewing.
President, Managing Partner
Sullivan Yost, P.C.
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Formed and managed a two-attorney general practice law firm.
- Handled every aspect of the formation and management of the firm.
- Focused on bankruptcy, criminal defense, dependency, and family law.
Executive Deputy District Attorney
York County District Attorney
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed the Family Violence Unit, comprised of the Crimes Against Children, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile Units.
- Conducted jury trials of all levels of criminal jury trials, including death penalty homicides and child victim homicides.
- Defended cases on appeal, including writing appellate briefs, arguing cases on appeal, and defending PCRA petitions.
- Received extensive training and experience in the forensic interviewing of children.
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctorate of Law
Widener University School of Law
Wilmington, Delaware 08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Penn State University
Harrisburg, PA And Erie, PA 08.1993 - 05.1996
No Degree - Business Management
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 08.1990 - 05.1993
Skills
- Experience litigator
- 26 years of legal experience
- Litigation Management
- Legal Research and Writing
- Dispute Resolution
- Commercial negotiations
- Government Relations
- Corporate Law
- Real estate knowledge
- Pension Fund Legal Support
Awards
Pearl Queen Award, Alpha Sigma Tau, 1994
Dean's List Scholarship, York College of PA, 1991
Scholastic Honors Program, 1990-1992, Dean's List Scholarship York College of Pennsylvania
Extracurricular Activities
Successfully completed a Motivational Interviewing Course, at Temple University, in 2000.
Affiliations
- Member of Inns of Court, York County for numerous years.
- Member of the York County, PA Bar Association
Accomplishments
- Obtained the first Strangulation conviction in York County, PA by analyzing problems with the unsuccessful prosecutions, which led me to add safe nurse expert witness testimony to educated the jury on the dangers of strangulation.
- Dean's List Scholarship, York College of PA
- Scholastic Honors Program, 1990 -1992, York College of PA
- Completed Finding Words, a national training on forensic interviewing of children and preparing them for court, with a perfect score on the final exam. Completed a filmed mock interview involving the use of a professional actress trained to act as a young child who was difficult to interview, which earned high praise from the trainers.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingLanguages
English
Native language
Certification
Juris Doctorate of Law, earned May 1999.
PA State Law License, earned October 1999.
Admitted to the Middle District Court of PA, 1999.
Software
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access, Teams
Zoom
Turbotax
Interests
Walking with my dog, working out, listening to music, sewing, arts & crafts, reading, and travel
Timeline
Solicitor, Acting Solicitor, Assistant Solicitor
County of York
11.2021 - 10.2024
Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
01.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant District Attorney
York County District Attorney
01.2017 - 01.2020
President
The Law Office of Deirdre Sullivan & Associates, P.C.
01.2011 - Current
President, Managing Partner
Sullivan Yost, P.C.
01.2006 - 01.2011
Executive Deputy District Attorney
York County District Attorney
01.1999 - 01.2003
J.D. - Juris Doctorate of Law
Widener University School of Law
08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Penn State University
08.1993 - 05.1996
No Degree - Business Management
York College of Pennsylvania
08.1990 - 05.1993
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