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Ryan M. Cullen

Ryan M. Cullen

Senior Associate

1222 Demonbreun Street
Suite 1700
Nashville, TN 37203
T 615.664.5320
ryan.cullen@nelsonmullins.com
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Ryan focuses his practice primarily on product liability defense. He has represented pharmaceutical and material handling equipment manufacturers in state and federal cases throughout the United States.

Ryan has been a member of several trial teams that have taken multiple cases to verdict. He has deposed numerous fact witnesses, negotiated discovery disputes, and prepped many witnesses...

Ryan focuses his practice primarily on product liability defense. He has represented pharmaceutical and material handling equipment manufacturers in state and federal cases throughout the United States.

Ryan has been a member of several trial teams that have taken multiple cases to verdict. He has deposed numerous fact witnesses, negotiated discovery disputes, and prepped many witnesses for trial.

Ryan M. Cullen

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Recognitions

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  • Legal 500 United States
    • Dispute Resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Automotive/Transport (2022)
    • Dispute Resolution: Product liability and mass tort defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices (2022 -- 2023)

 

Professional Activities

  • DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
  • Maryland State Bar Association 
  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland Defense Counsel

Ryan focuses his practice primarily on product liability defense. He has represented pharmaceutical and material handling equipment manufacturers in state and federal cases throughout the United States.

Ryan has been a member of several trial teams that have taken multiple cases to verdict. He has deposed numerous fact witnesses, negotiated discovery disputes, and prepped many witnesses... for trial.

Education

  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, JD (2017)
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington, BS, Finance, cum laude (2014)
    • University Honors (2010–2013)
    • Chancellor's Achievement Award (Spring 2012)

Admissions

  • Maryland
  • Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Legal 500 United States
    • Dispute Resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Automotive/Transport (2022)
    • Dispute Resolution: Product liability and mass tort defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices (2022 -- 2023)

 

  • DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
  • Maryland State Bar Association 
  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland Defense Counsel