Edward D. Sullivan is a Lawyer/CPA with more than 35 years of experience as a practicing attorney. In addition, he is a business professional with several years of experience in public accounting and private industry as an accountant, business and finance executive. Mr. Sullivan was licensed in South Carolina as a Certified Public Accountant in February 1981. After working as a CPA, he attended law school and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in May 1988 and the District of Columbia Bar in November 1990. Mr. Sullivan established Sullivan Law Firm, PC, a South Carolina professional corporation on December 1, 1995.

Professional Background:

Mr. Sullivan began his career working in public accounting.  He was employed by Clarkson Harden and Gant, at the time, one of the most highly regarded public accounting firms in South Carolina.  During his time at CH&G, Mr. Sullivan worked primarily on the audit staff except during tax season at which time he was called upon to prepare state and federal tax returns.  After 3 years in public accounting, Mr. Sullivan became the first Controller at Suburban Propane Gas, Inc. in Sumter, South Carolina, the largest independent propane dealer in South Carolina.  The Company had 8 retail outlets across the Pee Dee, a freight company, and a brokerage firm in Houston, Texas.   Mr. Sullivan was instrumental in preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements, managing the accounting staff, developing and implementing internal controls, participating in investment decisions, and working with ownership, management, and outside professionals.  Mr. Sullivan left the Company to attend law school, thereafter establishing Sullivan Law Firm.

Education:

Mr. Sullivan earned his law degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in December 1987.  While in law school, Mr. Sullivan attended Oxford University (Queen’s College) in Oxford England.  Previously, he obtained a Master of Accountancy degree and a BS-Accounting degree, also from the University of South Carolina. 

Furthering his legal education, Mr. Sullivan attended Georgetown Law School in 1994, with a focus on Securities Regulation. His studies led to the publication of his work titled “Glass-Steagall Update: Proposals to Modernize the Structure of the Financial Services Industry” in the November-December 1995 issue of The Banking Law Journal.

In 2010, Mr. Sullivan attained an LL.M- Taxation degree (magna cum laude) from the University of Alabama School of Law. This internationally recognized degree in taxation equips candidates with comprehensive knowledge of tax law practice. The program provides a broad-based curriculum in tax, taught by distinguished faculty and experienced practitioners, preparing graduates for various areas of taxation, such as partnership and corporate taxation, estate and gift tax, civil and criminal tax procedure, state and local tax, capital transactions, deferred compensation, and international taxation.

Mr. Sullivan possesses extensive expertise in business law with an emphasis on business transactions, business litigation, tax matters, and estate planning. He is a seasoned professional with a comprehensive background in accounting, finance, tax, and law. His practice encompasses business advisory, organizational leadership, and navigating high-pressure business and legal environments that demand risk management, negotiation, collaboration, problem-solving, due diligence, tax planning, financial analysis, persuasion, decision-making, and other financial and legal advisory services.

Professional Licenses:

• Certified Public Accountant (South Carolina)
• Attorney (South Carolina, District of Columbia-active) (Colorado-inactive)
• Real Estate Broker (South Carolina -inactive)

Recent Professional Designations/Accreditations:

• Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the AICPA
• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) by the AICPA
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) by the AICPA
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)

Other Certificates and Continuing Education:

• Mergers and Acquisitions Certificate
  Columbia University
  Columbia Business School
• Capital Markets Certificate
  University of North Carolina
  Keenan Flagler Business School
• Continuing Professional Education – A minimum of 40 hours of CPE is completed annually in accordance with state CPA licensing law requirements.  Frequent attendee at the annual Southern Federal Tax Institute.  Past and upcoming topics include Recent Federal Income Tax Developments, Tax Legislative Outlook, Current Topics in Partnership and Real Estate Taxation, and other tax issues, in addition to business law courses.