Samuel K. Cullan, MD
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Cullan & CullanPractice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 1989
Education: Creighton University School of Law
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Cullan & Cullan
4900 Main StreetSuite 310
Kansas City, MO 64112 Visit website
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Samuel K. Cullan, MD, serving both the Kansas City metro area in Missouri and Kansas, is a formidable attorney distinguished by his dual qualifications as a medical doctor and a seasoned litigator. At the helm of Cullan & Cullan, he leverages his medical proficiency to deliver aggressive, informed representation in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth injury and brain injury cases. His unique background as both a physician and an attorney enables him to dissect complex medical issues with precision, offering his clients an unmatched level of advocacy.
Educationally, Dr. Cullan is a standout, holding degrees from Creighton University School of Law and Creighton University School of Medicine, where he graduated cum laude and earned the prestigious Upjohn Achievement Award, respectively. His early political career as a Nebraska state senator saw him spearheading significant health and public safety legislation, showcasing his commitment to impactful service from a young age. This blend of rigorous legal and medical training empowers him to navigate the intricacies of the most challenging cases with a strategic, results-driven approach.
Dr. Cullan is relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients, consistently securing landmark verdicts and settlements in high-stakes cases. His reputation for tenacity and effectiveness in the courtroom is matched by his role as an educator, frequently speaking at medical and legal forums to advocate for the prevention of medical negligence.
His professional accolades are numerous; Dr. Cullan has been repeatedly recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice in Kansas City by The Best Lawyers in America. He holds memberships in prestigious legal organizations across several states, underscoring his broad influence and commitment to legal excellence.
Dr. Cullan’s aggressive approach is tempered by a genuine compassion for his clients, particularly those affected by catastrophic medical errors. He is a staunch advocate in the legal community, dedicating himself to educational initiatives and community service, particularly in support of special needs children. Through his professional endeavors and community engagement, he not only fights for individual clients but also works tirelessly to elevate the standards of medical and legal practice.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1982, Nebraska
Professional Webpage: https://www.doctorspracticinglaw.com/attorneys/sam-cullan-m-...
- Member, Arizona Bar Association
- Chair, Health and Welfare Committee
- Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Kansas
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Nebraska Bar Association
- Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Member, Kansas Association for Justice
- Missouri
- Arizona
- Member, Kansas Bar Association
- Member, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- Co-chair, Appropriations Committee
- Nebraska
- Member, Missouri Bar Association
- Board Certified, Legal Medicine, American College of Legal Medicine
- Board Certified Trial Lawyer, National Board of Advocacy
- Medical Malpractice, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2016
- Medical Malpractice, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2019
- One of the Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri and Kansas, Super Lawyers®, 2009
- Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
- One of the Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri and Kansas, Super Lawyers®, 2011 - 2012
- Creighton University Medical School, Medical Degree, President of his senior medical school class, Upjohn Achievement Award, 1987
- United States Merchant Marine Academy, With Honors, Major: Marine Engineering, Minor: Nuclear Engineering, 1976
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I have tried cases against Sam and more recently have handled cases he has referred to my firm, and I strongly recommend that his status as a recognized Super Lawyer be continued.”
Office location for Samuel K. Cullan, MD
4900 Main Street
Suite 310
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-705-1315
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