Ryan A. McCollum
Top rated General Litigation attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: General Litigation, Appellate, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2022
Education: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
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Ryan A. McCollum is a dedicated attorney at the law office of Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers in Raleigh, North Carolina, where his practice is focused on complex personal injury litigation and appeals.
Mr. McCollum’s commitment to service and rigorous discipline is rooted in his foundational education at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy in 2014. Following his military service, he transitioned his focus to the law, attending Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
With an academic tenure at Campbell Law marked by significant achievement and distinction, Mr. McCollum graduated magna cum laude in 2022 and served as the editor-in-chief of the Campbell Law Review. This leadership role and academic excellence underscore his capacity for meticulous legal analysis and compelling advocacy – skills he applies daily on behalf of his clients.
In his practice, Mr. McCollum provides diligent representation to individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. He handles a broad range of personal injury matters, always striving to achieve his clients’ goals and get them the compensation they need for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
A testament to Mr. McCollum’s litigation capabilities is his involvement in securing a $1.25 million settlement in a high-stakes personal injury case. This matter involved a complex liability claim stemming from a detached wheel that severely injured an oncoming driver, demonstrating his ability to successfully navigate and resolve intricate personal injury accidents.
Practice areas
General Litigation, Appellate, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Appeals, Construction Accident, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% General Litigation
- 30% Appellate
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2022, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://whitleylawfirm.com/our-team/ryan-mccollum/
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Received a $1,847,000 settlement for a client who was riding his bike in the bike lane when a dump truck made a right turn, hitting the plaintiff and his bike and subsequently running over the plaintiff. As a result, the plaintiff spent 5 weeks in the ICU, requiring multiple surgeries for major chest trauma including rib and spine fractures, humerus fracture, clavicle fracture, lung lacerations, and permanent scarring., 2024
- $1,250,000 settlement – Detached wheel badly injures oncoming driver
- Received a $350,000 settlement for a client who was t-boned by a truck that failed to yield resulting in a fractured lower back, hand, ribs, ankle, and leg requiring surgery., 2024
Educational Background
- United States Military Academy, West Point, Bachelors, Major: Philosophy, 2010-2014
- U.S. Army Ranger School
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, Campbell University
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026