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Doctor Lawyers with $350 Million Won for Our Clients
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$26.1 Million
Medical Malpractice
Cullan & Cullan has set a state record in Nebraska with a $26.1 million medical malpractice jury award.
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$25.4 Million
Medical Malpractice
Cullan & Cullan, Doctors Practicing Law, won a record-setting $25.4 million jury verdict for a family injured by medical negligence during labor and delivery.
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$19 Million
Truck Accident
Negligent truck driver made a right-hand turn into plaintiff’s vehicle, causing fractured vertebra and partial paralysis. Defendant alleged plaintiff was trying to pass him on the shoulder. The insurance company offered zero before trial.
Phoenix Personal Injury Attorneys
Put Our Medical-Legal Team in Your Corner
When the unexpected happens and leaves you or a loved one with a life-altering injury, know that there is a positive solution within reach. A terrible accident or an injury due to medical negligence can turn your life upside down, but our Phoenix personal injury attorneys can work to set things right again. We are a family helping your family. Our team includes four attorneys who are also licensed doctors, attorneys with advanced accident reconstruction training, and attorneys with degrees in anatomy and engineering. We use this extensive education and our decades of legal experience to obtain record-setting verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Cullan & Cullan has helped thousands of clients throughout Arizona and
the surrounding areas. Our combined medical and legal education combined
with a strong work ethic and passion for helping our clients have led
to unparalleled success in and out of the courtroom. This includes dozens
of multi-million-dollar settlements and record-breaking verdicts. In all,
we have recovered over $350 million for the injured. We have the experience
you need to seek fair compensation and the passion for civil justice to
accomplish the best possible outcome in your unique situation. We are
here to help restore your life.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Arizona?
How long you have to file a personal injury claim is dictated by a law called the statute of limitations. This law limits how long an injury victim has to file a claim. According to the Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-542, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in the state of Arizona is two years. More specifically, this means you have two years from the date your injury happened to file, or you will lose your right to file and your right to recover. It’s important to note that there are exceptions that can change this time limit. For example, if:Start with a free consultation today by calling (602) 900-9483 or filling out ourcontact form.


Our Mission
Restoring Lives & Preventing Injury
Cullan & Cullan was established by Dr. Dan Cullan, one of the first doctor-lawyers in the country renown as a fierce advocate for children who suffered preventable birth injuries as well as victims of serious injury or death. Dr. Dan Cullan was a Past-President of the American College of Legal Medicine, co-founder of the American Association for Justice’s Birth Trauma Litigation Group, a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates and he was also recognized as one of the top 100 civil trial lawyers in the United States.
As Phoenix injury lawyers, we have two primary goals. Our first goal is to help you fully restore your quality of life through the full protection of your interests and your right to maximum compensation. Our second goal is to expose negligence and injustice in order to increase awareness, penalize those who have done wrong, and prevent others from suffering needless tragedies.
Learn MoreNationallly Recognized
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Dr. Pat Cullan and Dr. Joe Cullan are members of the Inner Circle of Advocates. This is one of the most prestigious organizations in the United States. It includes 100 of the best plaintiff lawyers in the United States. It is an invitation-only group with the goal to promote the education and knowledge among top trial lawyers. Membership is a testament to an attorney’s high standards, as well as their extraordinary competence, skill, knowledge, experience, and high-quality representation. Drs. Pat and Joe Cullan are two of the youngest members to be invited into this respected organization.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Attorney Sam Cullan was named 2019 “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 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Families We've Helped
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"After suffering a spinal cord injury during a rollover accident, our client Tony Durham was left paralyzed for the rest of his life. Listen to his story on our website."
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""His team is phenomenal, and we are forever grateful for everything they have done for us.""
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"We knew these would be lifelong issues for our son. You have to advocate for your kids because no one else will do it. Cullan & Cullan knew what was going on and we knew they would be successful in helping us."
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"If your child is damaged or you think your child is damaged, you should seek a lawyer. Having a doctor-lawyer on my side really gave me hope."
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"My child had permanent paralysis in her left arm and no one gave us a straight answer on how bad it actually was. We needed lawyers who understood the medical side of this case and hiring the Cullan brothers gave us the attention we needed."
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"Joe and Pat came to meet me helped me fight my case. I was who they cared about and I felt so important with the Cullan brothers."
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"For anybody who's been in an accident and suffered a catastrophic injury, Dr. Sam is the best person you could possibly call to help. Not only is he someone who is knowledgeable and very friendly, he's also a humble person - someone who will hold your hand and guide you through the process as he did with me."
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Pat Cullan
M.D., J.D.
Medical Doctor
Lawyer
Of CounselA medical doctor and a seasoned trial lawyer, Dr. Patrick (Pat) Cullan has an impressive track record of representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing.
Pat Cullan's Bio -
Pat Cullan
M.D., J.D.
Medical Doctor
Lawyer
Of CounselA medical doctor and a seasoned trial lawyer, Dr. Patrick (Pat) Cullan has an impressive track record of representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing.
Pat Cullan's Bio
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Cullan & Cullan Achieves ... Our team of doctor-lawyers is very proud to announce that we have set another record, this time through the recovery of ...
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