Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 134.

P. C. SULLIVAN, of Tacoma, former United States Attorney, is one of the best 
known attorneys in Washington and has an excellent practice.  Mr. Sullivan is 
a native of Nebraska, and was born in 1859.  His early schooling was obtained 
in public schools.  He later read law and was admitted to the bar of Oregon in 
1882, and in 1884 went to Colfax, where he practiced his profession until he 
located in Tacoma, in 1888.  He was admitted to the Washington bar in 1884.  
He was first assistant United States attorney in Tacoma from 1889 to 1892, and 
from 1906 to 1908 was United Stated Attorney.  His work in court is always 
along lines that are ethical and logical, and the fact that he is a counsel of 
numerous interests attests his efficiency as an attorney.  He at all times 
confines himself to ethical procedure, and has made many friend among members 
of the bar and the judiciary.  He is a convincing speaker, a man of much 
energy, patience and perseverance, and a delivery, while in oration, that is 
most pleasing.  His deductions are sound, his points well taken while in every 
move he makes in conduct of trial he exercises the best of logic.  He is a 
member of the Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Lakeside Country club and the city 
and state bar associations.  He is unmarried. 

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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