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# David P. Sullivan

Mississippi Supreme Court · Justice

## Profile

- Court: Mississippi Supreme Court
- State: Mississippi
- Role: Justice
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic media coverage

Scope: statewide

Mississippi allows electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings in appellate and trial courts of record, subject to the rules and presiding judge control.

Evidence excerpt: Electronic media coverage of public judicial proceedings shall be allowed in the appellate and trial courts of record in this state subject to the conditions below.

[Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_electronicphotographic_coverage.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### presiding judge discretion

Scope: statewide

The presiding Mississippi justice or judge may limit or terminate electronic coverage when necessary to protect rights, witnesses, dignity of the court, or orderly proceedings.

Evidence excerpt: The presiding justice or judge has the discretion to limit or terminate electronic coverage at any time during the proceedings

[Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_electronicphotographic_coverage.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### advance notice for media

Scope: statewide

Mississippi media representatives must provide advance notice for electronic or photographic coverage under the court rules.

Evidence excerpt: Rule 5 ... requires that media representatives give at least 48 hours

[Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_electronicphotographic_coverage.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Entire%202026%20Judiciary%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Entire%202026%20Judiciary%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdf)
- [Mississippi Secretary of State official judicial roster](https://www.sos.ms.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Entire%202026%20Judiciary%20Directory%20and%20Court%20Calendar.pdf)
- [Mississippi Rules for Electronic and Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_electronicphotographic_coverage.pdf)

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## Biography

### Professional career


### Education

- Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics and a Juris Doctorate from Fordham College.

### Additional information

- These cases demonstrate his experience in both criminal and civil proceedings, though his current focus is on probate and estate law
- Beyond the bench, Judge Sullivan is active in the community.
- overseeing all matters related to the estates of deceased persons and the guardianship of minors who inherit property.
- In this role, he adjudicates probate filings, administration petitions, will contests, and guardianship applications.
- Highly experienced jurist with 29 years on the bench, currently serving as the Surrogate of Nassau County.
- He also obtained a Regents diploma from Seaford High School.
- His educational background complements his judicial work, particularly in complex probate and estate matters
- Throughout his career, Judge Sullivan has presided over a variety of cases, including People v.
- He participates in organizations such as the New Hyde Park Kiwanis, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 2107, The Society of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Long Island, Knights of Columbus – New Hyde Park Council, and Irish Americans in Government.
- He ensures the proper distribution of assets, validates wills, appoints executors or administrators, and supervises the management of property for minor beneficiaries.
- Nassau County Assistant District Attorney This extensive experience reflects his expertise in both criminal and civil law, as well as his leadership in specialized courts