Shawn D. MorrisCo-Founder & Managing Partner
Trial counsel California · Nevada · Texas · Hawaii
For the cases that carry real weight.
MSLT represents businesses and individuals in complex litigation, construction disputes, and catastrophic-loss matters—when exposure is substantial and trial is a real possibility.
Urgent matters can be routed to an attorney 24/7.
Mike SullivanCo-Founder & Partner
Will A. LemkulManaging Partner
Christopher A. TurtzoPartner
Capabilities
Where we work
Complexity is the terrain.
The firm is structured around disputes that demand command of a deep record, a clear theory, and the readiness to try the case.
High-stakes business & fraud litigation
For companies, founders, and individuals confronting disputes that put capital, control, or reputation at risk.
- Breach of contract
- Fraud & fiduciary claims
- Trademark & trade secrets
Construction & real estate disputes
Counsel for developers, contractors, subcontractors, and common-interest communities in technically complex claims.
- Defect litigation
- Contract disputes
- Insurance & risk allocation
Catastrophic injury & wrongful death
Serious representation for major trucking collisions, construction-site losses, and other life-changing events.
- Trucking collisions
- Construction injuries
- Wrongful death
Complex, class action & MDL litigation
Strategy for multiparty and multidistrict matters where the record is vast, the law is evolving, and the stakes are shared.
- Class actions
- Mass torts
- Product liability
Our approach
A deliberately selective docket. A team built around the case.
A focused docket
We take on a deliberate mix of consequential matters so each one receives the concentration it deserves.
Senior attention
Experienced trial lawyers shape the strategy, pressure-test the facts, and stay close to the decisions that matter.
Built for trial
Every step is taken with the courtroom in view—from the first investigation through verdict or a resolution on your terms.
Representative matters
A record under pressure
The number is only the beginning.
Exposure sets the scale. Preparation, judgment, and the outcome tell the story.
$192Mclaim defended
Trademark litigation
Successfully defended a nine-figure claim and obtained a return of defense costs. Resolution terms remain confidential.
$7.5M+sought by plaintiff
Construction litigation
Complete defense verdict for a developer and general contractor after 21 days in court.
$1M+pretrial demand
Complex civil trial
Complete defense on contract, negligence, fraud, property, and personal-injury claims after a 10-day jury trial.
Prior results depend on the facts and law of each matter and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Firm history
Built deliberately
Built over time. Focused on what comes next.
The name has grown with the partnership. The purpose has remained constant: serious trial work for clients facing consequential matters.
- 01
Morris & Sullivan is founded
Shawn Morris and Mike Sullivan establish the firm in San Diego in September.
- 02
Lemkul joins the partnership
Will Lemkul joins Shawn and Mike from Kemp Jones; Morris, Sullivan & Lemkul takes shape.
- 03
Las Vegas office opens
Shawn, Mike, and Will open the Nevada office to meet the expanding needs of the firm's clients.
- 04
MSLT takes its full name
Christopher Turtzo joins the name, completing Morris, Sullivan, Lemkul & Turtzo—MSLT.
- 05
Four offices, four states
San Diego, Las Vegas, Austin, and Honolulu operate as one coordinated trial team serving California, Nevada, Texas, and Hawaii.
The firm
25
Years of trial work
Established September 2001 · San DiegoMorris, Sullivan, Lemkul & Turtzo LLP
Deep experience. Modern focus.
MSLT began in San Diego and opened its Las Vegas office in 2006. Today, the firm serves businesses and individuals through offices in California, Nevada, Texas, and Hawaii—bringing trial experience to complex civil, commercial, construction, and catastrophic-loss matters.
Shawn D. MorrisCo-Founder & Managing Partner
Mike SullivanCo-Founder & Partner
Will A. LemkulManaging Partner
Christopher A. TurtzoPartner
Offices
Four offices · One trial team
Counsel across the West and beyond.
Local insight, coordinated strategy, and direct access to the lawyers leading the matter.
California
San Diego
10680 Treena St.Suite 100San Diego, CA 92131858 566 7600Nevada
Las Vegas
3960 Howard Hughes ParkwaySuite 400Las Vegas, NV 89169702 405 8100Texas
Austin
2802 Flintrock TraceSuite 2011Austin, TX 78738858 566 7600Hawaii
Honolulu
1050 Queen StreetSuite 100Honolulu, HI 96814858 566 7600Direct access
When the matter is significant, start with a conversation.
Call the firm858 566 7600Emailinfo@morrissullivanlaw.com
Urgent matters can be routed 24/7. Please do not send confidential information until the firm confirms representation.