About Patrick
Patrick Sullivan went to Southern Illinois University School of Law beginning in 2009 and earned his J.D. in 2012. He completed a standard three-year law program and entered the bar shortly afterward. His legal education provided a foundation in trial procedure and appellate practice.
Sullivan is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri and is also admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Those admissions allow him to handle matters at both the state and federal level across the Midwest. He is an active member of professional associations and continues to participate in bar-related activities.
Early in his career he took on a mix of courtroom and advisory work. He developed experience in litigation and the mechanics of appeals. That mix has shaped the way he approaches cases: careful preparation, attention to procedural detail and an eye for how trial work may affect appellate options.
His work has taken him into state courts across Illinois and Missouri and into federal court in the Seventh Circuit. He regularly drafts briefs, responds to motions and argues hearings. He also spends time on pretrial strategy and client counseling. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and methodical in advance work.
At Pratt & Tobin, P.C., Sullivan is part of a team that handles contested matters for individuals and businesses. He balances written advocacy with in-person appearances. The office environment has given him exposure to a variety of case types and client needs. He often collaborates with other attorneys on complex procedural questions.
Outside court filings and hearings, Sullivan maintains professional memberships and attends continuing legal education programs to stay current on procedural developments and appellate rules. He approaches each new matter by weighing potential outcomes and mapping realistic next steps. His practice emphasizes clarity in pleadings and a careful assessment of the risks and timelines involved in litigation.
He practices at Pratt & Tobin, P.C., handling matters in state and federal courts across Illinois and Missouri.
