Where Law & Medicine Merge
Doctor Lawyers with $350 Million Won for Our Clients
Record SettingVerdicts
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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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$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.
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$17 Million
Birth Injury
Negligence by nurses and hospital staff in failing to assess the position of the baby, improper use of Pitocin, and failing to obtain an assessment by physician, resulting in severe oxygen deprivation and brain injury to the baby.
Omaha
Personal Injury Attorneys
Doctors Practicing Law throughout the State of Nebraska
For more than 40 years, the Cullan family has served the injured, the voiceless, and the wronged. Our Omaha personal injury attorneys are also medical doctors with degrees in anatomy and engineering, as well as extensive accident reconstruction training. This advanced education fosters an exceptional understanding of our clients’ claims and the ability to build clear, compelling cases on their behalf. We are passionate about protecting society’s most vulnerable members, helping them seek civil justice so they can rebuild their lives.
Knowledge is power. At Cullan & Cullan, we use it to level the playing field between injured individuals and the large corporations and insurance companies that routinely deny liability and undervalue claims. Put our team on your side and experience the difference we can make in your future. We have recovered over $350 million in verdicts and settlements, which includes dozens of multi-million dollar recoveries and record-breaking case results. Call now for honest and aggressive legal representation.
Start with a free consultation today by calling (402) 882-7080 or filling out ouronline contact form.


Our Mission
to Help You Restore Your Life
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured, we believe it is our job to help you restore your life to the fullest extent possible. We understand that we cannot change what has happened, but what we can do is investigate your case and work to hold the person or corporation who was at fault responsible for their negligence.
We strive to expose how and why an accident or injury occurred, and we do our best to prevent needless tragedy from happening to other families. Prevention cannot happen if we silently stand by; prevention can only be accomplished through education, deterrence, public awareness, and advocacy. Let our Omaha personal injury lawyers fight for the justice and recovery you deserve. Call Cullan & Cullan LLC at (402) 882-7080 or contact us online today for a free, confidential consultation.
More About UsNationallly 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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As members of the American Association for Justice, the attorneys at Cullan & Cullan LLC are proud to support an organization that fosters balance in the U.S. justice system by empowering lawyers to protect their clients and improve our communities nationwide.
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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.
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Expertise.com named Cullan & Cullan lawyers among the “Best Car Accident Lawyers” in Omaha. Qualifications, reputation, and professionalism are among the categories considered.
Case Studies
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$19.6 Million Verdict for Victim of Serious Truck Accident
Cullan & Cullan Attorneys Joseph Cullan and Patrick Cullan of Cullan & Cullan recently reached a $19.6 million ...Read More -
$11.5 Million Birth Injury Settlement
Cullan & Cullan Nebraska attorneys Joseph Cullan and Patrick Cullan of Cullan & Cullan won a substantial settlement ...Read More -
$4 Million Jury Verdict for Wrongful Death Caused by Medical Malpractice
Cullan & Cullan This week, a jury compensated $4 million to the family of Paul Hustig, who died of colorectal cancer ...Read More -
$1.8 Million Verdict for Brachial Plexus Injury Case
Cullan & Cullan A Douglas County jury compensated Chaylee Bentzinger-Hill, a 3-year-old Omaha girl, $1.8 million for ...Read More -
$1.3 Million Birth Injury Judgement
Cullan & Cullan A$1.3 million judgment was obtained in a birth injury case by Omaha birth injury lawyers Joseph ...Read More -
$960,000 Birth Injury Verdict for Brain Damaged Infant
Cullan & Cullan The Lautenschlager family of Grand Island, Nebraska received a verdict in February 2012 which ...Read More
Families We've Helped
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"During delivery, improperly used forceps caused severe head trauma to the head of our client's child. We worked diligently to secure the compensation our client deserved and to hold the negligent health care provider accountable to harm they caused."
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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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""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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Pat Cullan
M.D., J.D.
Medical Doctor
LawyerA 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
LawyerA 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
Case Studies Videos
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"Attorneys Joe Cullan and Pat Cullan discuss what goes into a truck accident lawsuit and the special rules and regulations trucking companies and professional drivers have to follow."
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"Commercial motor vehicle and commercial drivers and specific rules that are applicable to them, on a state and federal level. Attorneys Joe Cullan & Pat Cullan discuss the steps you should take if you or a loved one have been in an accident."