Overview
Ryan Sullivan focuses his practice on construction transactions and litigation, and is a Board-Certified Specialist in construction law by the Florida Bar.
He has experience representing a variety of clients in the construction industry, including owners, condominium and homeowners associations, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, and sureties. He has significant experience in construction defect litigation and construction contract disputes on both public and private projects, and has advised clients in all phases of construction. Ryan is a co-vice chair of the Construction Board Certification Review Course Committee, and is an active member of the Construction Law Committee, currently serving as a co-chair of the Legislation Subcommittee.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan practiced construction law in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida, representing clients in matters ranging from small payment disputes to multi-million-dollar construction defect claims. Ryan is an avid supporter of his hometown team, the Florida Gators, is a proud graduate of the University of Florida with a B.M. in music, a B.A. in political science, and a M.S. in sport management, and earned his J.D. at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Outside the office, Ryan enjoys spending time with his two young daughters. He also enjoys playing and listening to music, and following trends in sport analytics.
Honors
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025)
- The Florida Bar Construction Law Committee Rising Star (2025)
Credentials & Experience
Education
University of Florida, B.M., 2013, cum laude
University of Florida, B.A., 2013
University of Florida, M.S., 2016
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2016, cum laude
Bar Admissions
The Florida Bar
Court Admissions
Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Experience
- Represented a condominium association on a construction defect matter spanning over 120 buildings and tens of millions of dollars in damages. The case involved challenges to expert witnesses, weeks of depositions, and complex issues relating to liability for work performed by subcontractors, issues regarding responsibility of licensed contractors, and other legal theories.
- Represented a sub-subcontractor who sought payment from a subcontractor for renovation work performed on a hotel. The case involved several motions for summary judgment involving issues relating to substantial performance and construction licensing, and eventually resulted in a favorable jury verdict for the client.
Professional & Civic
Community & Professional
- The Florida Bar
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Construction Law Committee
- Construction Litigation Subcommittee: Co-Chair
- Construction Law Certification Review Course Committee: Co-Vice Chair (2024)
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Newsroom
News & Insights
Board Certified by the Florida Bar
Board Certified in Construction Law