Timothy Sullivan

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation
Municipal/Local Government Law
Criminal Law (traffic, misdemeanor, ordinance violations)
Estate Planning
Real Estate

Education

The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
Juris Doctor, May 2010
3.20 GPA
Dean’s List

Evening Student Division:
worked full time; attended evening classes part time

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, August 1991

Admissions

Illinois, 2010

City of Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows, IL

Police Officer, July 1997 to January 1999

Performed a variety of police functions.

Maintained requisite certifications and qualifications.

UNUM Life Insurance Company, Chicago, IL

Manager/Claims Specialist, November 1991 to July 1997

Oversaw the daily operations of a disability claims office. Directly responsible for up to 15 personnel, including disability consultants, nurses and Social Security Specialists.

Traveled throughout the US to conduct seminars for group policyholders and prospective clients for groups of 2 to 15 people.

Timothy Sullivan joined Zukowski, Rogers, Flood, & McArdle in 2025 after earning his law degree from The John Marshal Law School in 2010. His practice is extremely diverse, and includes criminal litigation, civil litigation, local prosecution, estate and trust, as well as transactional matters.

Prior to attending law school, Tim worked in a wide variety of corporate settings, with multiple roles as an insurance claims manager and specialist. His experience, both prior to, during, and after attending law school, includes police officer, police sergeant, and police commander work, which he continues concurrently with his law practice as a police officer for the Village of Northfield today.

EXPERIENCE

Police Officer, Village of Northfield, Northfield, IL
August 2024 to Present

Performed a variety of police functions.
Maintained requisite certifications and qualifications.

Attorney, Heartland Law Firm, Glenview, IL
February 2024 to Present

Responsible for the Probate Matters and Trust Administration.
Write of Briefs, Motions and Orders.
Attend Court, present court documents, argue motions.
Speak with clients, review, and explain complex legal matters.
Investigate legal claims and conduct legal research in support of position.

Assistant State’s Attorney, Cook County, Chicago, IL
September 2023 to February 2024

Responsible for misdemeanor case load in busy court room.
Handle all aspects of case management, including but not limited to: handling discovery, plea negotiations, writing and arguing motions, trial preparation and trials. Experience handling numerous bench trials and motions.
Research relevant case law and its application.

Police Commander, Evanston Police Department, Evanston, IL
September 2021 to October 2023

Responsible for the allocation of manpower and supervision of major incidents.
Review all Use of Force reports to ensure compliance with department policy and state/federal laws.
Responsible for counseling, training and coaching of shift personnel.
Assist with long term department planning and implantation of department goals and mandate.

Police Sergeant, Evanston Police Department, Evanston, IL
June 2018-September 2012

Responsible for the supervision of up to 14 police officers conducting patrol operations. Reviewed reports for accuracy and compliance to local and state laws.
Prepared schedules conduct performance reviews and prepared statistical reports illustrating crime patterns and patrol effectiveness.
Conducted use of force reviews, citizen complaint reviews and counseled employees to improve performance and adherence to department rules.

Police Officer, Evanston Police Department, Evanston, IL
April 2001 to June 2018

Perform a variety of police functions, including conflict resolution. Work with the States Attorney’s Office in the prosecution of criminal offenses. Provide testimony in a variety of criminal cases. As a Forensic Specialist, assist the prosecution by providing detailed diagrams, reports and testimony regarding the collection and preservation of evidence collected during the investigation of the crime.
Certified Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer and Range Officer.
Forensic Specialist for a Multi-Agency task force that provides high level forensic work for major crimes.
Assigned to the detective bureau. Responsible for a variety of cases including but not limited to crimes against persons, property crimes and financial crimes.Wrote complaints, case reports and search warrants.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7, Chicago, IL
Intern, May 2009 to August 2009

Conducted legal research involving labor and contract issues including the Federal Labor Standard Act for potential litigation against the City for violation of the act in relation to overtime pay.
Assisted in the evaluation of Worker’s Compensation and Injured on Duty claims.

Van Fossan Patterson Johnson, Inc., Barrington, IL
Producer/Claims Manager, June 2000 to April 2001

Responsible for building a block of commercial business by making cold calls and developing a direct marketing strategy; Knowledge of all lines of property, casualty, health and life insurance, including but not limited to: Auto, Liability, Property, Worker’s Compensation, Professional Liability, E &O, D&O, health, life, STD and LTD.

Trustmark Insurance Company, Lake Forest, IL
Manager, Claims Specialist, January 1999 to June 2000

Oversaw the daily operations of a personal insurance claims unit. Primarily responsible for processing disability claims; other responsibilities included training personnel, making salary determinations, developing and maintaining department and claim procedures.