For immediate release
November 7, 2005

The law firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish has expanded its corporate tax practice with the addition of veteran attorney David Sullivan, who joins the firm as a partner from Foley & Lardner LLP.  Mr. Sullivan has more than twenty years experience in all aspects of federal and state taxation and has represented closely held and emerging businesses with a particular emphasis on structuring and implementing financing, venture capital, joint venture, merger and development transactions.

“Immediate and long-range tax planning is vital to businesses in every industry,” said Nutter’s Managing Partner Michael Mooney. “A partner with David’s level of expertise will be an asset to all of our clients.”

In addition to business tax planning, Mr. Sullivan offers experience in tax controversies, audits and litigation, including trial work before the Federal Tax Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Appellate Tax Board, and has worked extensively with individuals in developing and integrating their estate, business and financial plans.

Mr. Sullivan is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court and in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Boston Tax Council and the Massachusetts Bar Association, and has been named a Massachusetts SuperLawyer by Boston Magazine.  He also serves on the Town of Hamilton, Massachusetts Zoning Board of Appeals.

Mr. Sullivan received a J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School and an LL.M., cum laude, from Boston University, and holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross.

Nutter McClennen& Fish LLP provides a full range of income tax, estate tax, employee benefits, and tax dispute services to a broad array of domestic and multi-national corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, tax-exempt organizations, and individuals. A leading Boston law firm serving a diverse clientele, Nutter’s clients include global corporations, top ten pharmaceutical companies, elite financial institutions, leading real estate developers, manufacturers of medical devices and biotechnology products, major educational, medical and other nonprofit institutions, emerging companies, and individuals, foundations and families.

For more information contact
Paul Jean  617 482-0042