Kansas CityPersonal Injury Attorneys

Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan are both members of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group that limits its member to the best plaintiff lawyers in the country. Members are recognized as having exceptional qualifications are respected and recognized by their peers and who are experienced and skillful in the handling of courtroom litigation.

Cullan & Cullan are members of the Million and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States that limits its membership to attorneys who have won multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members of the forum.

Cullan & Cullan was ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News — Best Lawyers® for our work in Kansas City, Missouri. We were placed in Metropolitan Tier 1 for “Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs” and Metropolitan Tier 2 for “Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.”

Attorney Sam Cullan was named 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, thanks to his accomplishments in the field of Medical Malpractice for Kansas City, MO plaintiffs. In honor of his high-caliber work in both medical malpractice and personal injury litigation, Attorney Cullan is also highlighted in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

The Best Lawyers in America® seeks to recognize the top attorneys in the United States via a peer-review process. We are honored to have several of our attorneys included in this prestigious list.

Super Lawyers® magazine honors leading attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for a high level of professional achievement. We are proud to have several attorneys selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list.

Dr. Gene Cullan, Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan are members of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only national organization that selects the most qualified attorneys from across the country based on their leadership, professional stature and influence and their profile as either a civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyer.

Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan were named "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers. Award recipients are lawyers under the age of 40 who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership, and notable trial results. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.

Dr. Sam Cullan is a National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) Board-Certified Trial Lawyer, a credential that provides reliable evidence of his specialized knowledge and proficiency.

Cullan & Cullan was named “Best Personal Injury Attorneys in 2017” by Newsweek Magazine. In addition, Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan were also featured in Newsweek magazine’s “Rising Legal Stars” feature which recognized their exceptional legal and medical background.

Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan were both named “Top 100 Most Distinguished Attorneys in America with Irish Roots” by the Irish Legal 100, an annually compiled list of the most distinguished legal professionals in the United States who share Irish roots. Other distinguished members of the Irish Legal 100 include United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Dr. Sam Cullan is Board-Certified in Legal Medicine by the American Board of Legal Medicine, a prominent professional society committed to addressing issues that arise at the intersection of law and medicine.

The Kansas City Business Journal’s annual Best of the Bar list recognizes local attorneys who have at least 10 years of professional experience. Attorneys are selected by a panel of judges for considerable achievements, reputation, civic involvement, and more.

A number of our attorneys have earned AV Preeminent® Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating offered by the prestigious organizations. Ratings are determined based on peer reviews, legal ability, ethical standards, and other factors.

We are proud to have several attorneys who have earned an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb. Attorneys earn ratings based on a number of factors, including experience, recognition, and professional conduct.

Cullan & Cullan lawyers were listed among the “Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers” in Omaha by Expertise.com. Listees are selected based on over 25 variables across 5 categories, from qualifications to experience, to reputation, and more.

Expertise.com named Cullan & Cullan lawyers among the “Best Car Accident Lawyers” in Omaha. Qualifications, reputation, and professionalism are among the categories considered.