Clay W. Sullivan
Partner
Prior to pursuing a legal career, Clay worked in the emergency services field for 15 years as a Paramedic. He has provided pre-hospital and emergency department care to the sick and injured in both rural and urban settings. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a Corpsman with a U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He joined Robertson, Beasley, Shipley & Robinson, PLLC, in 2017, working primarily in insurance defense litigation. He has experience in defending bodily injury and property damage claims, uninsured and underinsured claims, premises liability claims, product liability claims, breach of contract allegations, bad faith litigation, and various intentional tort cases. His practice also includes plaintiff personal injury representation and medical malpractice. Clay's medical background is uncommon in the legal field, and this gives him a unique perspective when advocating for clients.
Clay lives in Fayetteville with his wife, Marissa, and their three young sons. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors and assisting with their children's youth sports programs. He leads a local Cub Scout pack and is involved with multiple veteran organizations.
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL (LL.M., 2020)
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, AR (J.D., 2016)
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR (B.S., 2010)
Admissions
Arkansas 2017
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
Associations
Washington County Bar Association
Benton County Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
Military Honors
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Valor distinction
United States Marine Corps - Combat Action Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal;
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Marine Corps Overseas Deployment Ribbon x 2
NATO Medal x 2
Legal Honors
Mid-South Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)