Practice areas: Appellate
Licensed in Texas since: 1982
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2017, 2025 - 2026 The Lanier Law Firm
10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy NSuite 100
Houston, TX 77064 Phone: 713-659-5200 Email: Kent C. Sullivan Visit website
Kent C. Sullivan is Of Counsel in the Issues and Appeals practice at The Lanier Law Firm’s Houston office. A former Texas Court of Appeals Justice, Harris County District Court Judge, and First Assistant Attorney General of Texas, he brings extensive judicial, regulatory, and government leadership experience to complex litigation.
Sullivan also served as Texas Commissioner of Insurance, overseeing the state's insurance regulatory system, and was appointed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance. Drawing on this experience, he advises corporate clients on health insurance disputes involving third-party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, and transparency in healthcare costs and coverage. He also serves on the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee, contributing to the development of the state's procedural and evidentiary rules.
Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for his legal experience, Sullivan has also received Presidential Citations from two State Bar of Texas presidents for his contributions to the legal profession.
First Admitted: 1982, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/attorneys/kent-c-sullivan/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the State Bar of Texas
- Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Pro bono / Community Service
- Kent currently serves on the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee, appointed by the Court to advise on the rules of civil procedure, evidence, and appellate procedure. He is also a member of the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee, appointed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to offer counsel on candidates being evaluated for federal judiciary and US Attorneys positions.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics – University of Virginia
Honors
- Best Lawyers – Appellate Practice (2024 – 2025), Best Lawyers
- Raven Society Award, University of Virginia
- State Bar of Texas Presidential Citations (Two-Time Recipient), State Bar of Texas
Office location for Kent C. Sullivan
10940 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77064
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2017, 2025 - 2026