A Proven Advocate with Deep Virginia Roots

Attorney Catherine Sullivan is a dedicated advocate at Kalfus & Nachman, focusing on securing justice and fair compensation for those injured due to negligence. Raised primarily in the Tidewater area, including Williamsburg and York County, Catherine has deep, lifelong ties to the Hampton Roads and Richmond corridors. This regional understanding allows her to connect personally with clients and navigate the local courts and communities effectively. Catherine currently resides in Norfolk.

A Foundation Built on Excellence and Advocacy

Catherine brings a distinguished academic background to her legal practice:

• Boston College Law School, Class of 2019: While at BC Law, she honed her advocacy skills by competing in advanced rounds of mock trial and winning the "Best Oralist" award in a preliminary round of the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. Her legal skills were further tested during a judicial externship with Justice John L. Segal of the California Court of Appeal in Los Angeles.
• Randolph-Macon College, Class of 2013: Catherine graduated Cum Laude and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society, double-majoring in Philosophy and Political Science. During college, she served as a student appointee to the Faculty Committee on Curriculum and was a founding vice president of the intercollegiate equestrian team program.

Real-World Experience That Benefits Clients

Before law school and joining Kalfus & Nachman, Catherine gained valuable experience in complex corporate and service environments. She served a year of national service through AmeriCorps VISTA in Montana, successfully raising over $280,000 for a local non-profit dedicated to underprivileged youth.

This experience was followed by a role where she managed compliance and policy for a major petrochemical company, leading annual internal audits of health and safety procedures and conducting OSHA trainings. This background gives Catherine a unique advantage in injury litigation, providing deep insight into the safety protocols and regulations often breached in workplace accidents and complex personal injury cases.

Beyond the Courtroom

Outside of her legal practice, Catherine remains active in the community and enjoys an active lifestyle. A lifelong equestrian, she has experience in the horse racing industry and previously operated an equine boarding and services business. She also enjoys live music, exercise, travel, and is known for her competitive spirit—particularly when it comes to trivia!