About Cullen McKinney

Born and raised in Southeastern Michigan, Cullen Bryant McKinney obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, after which he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law. For decades, Cullen defended health care professionals in complex litigation, regulatory matters, and disciplinary actions-experience that gave him a deep understanding of medical systems, clinical decision-making, and the real-world consequences for patients and families. After witnessing the impacts firsthand, he thoughtfully transformed his practice. Today, he uses his extensive knowledge to fight for patients and families who have been harmed by medical negligence.

Cullen has tried more than 70 medical malpractice cases in state and federal courts, with a greater than 95% success rate. Specializing in all areas of medical malpractice law, he has also negotiated nearly a thousand medical negligence claims. With over 30 years of experience in health care litigation, Cullen brings exceptional insight and strategic depth to his role as a Senior Trial Counsel at Fieger Law. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition from Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, Hour Magazine , and DBusiness , distinguishing him as one of the region's most respected medical malpractice attorneys.

At Fieger Law, Cullen is driven by a clear belief: patients deserve truth, accountability, and a fearless advocate standing beside them. His rare background-knowing how hospitals, insurers, and medical providers think and operate-gives his clients a powerful advantage in pursuing justice. His empathy for his clients provides them with comfort, as well as confidence that they have the voice, representation, and results they deserve.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Fieger, Fieger, Kenney & Harrington, P.C.

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After spinal surgery at the Detroit Medical Center's Children's Hospital of Michigan left a 10-year-old girl partially paralyzed and permanently incontinent, and her surgeon took two vacations before the hardware came out, a Wayne County jury awarded $135 million.

Wayne County Circuit Court, Detroit, MI · 2018Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →

Geoffrey Fieger and Jack Beam won the largest birth-injury verdict in Cook County history against the University of Chicago Medical Center, after a mother in fetal distress was left without an obstetrician for hours before an emergency cesarean.

Cook County Circuit Court, Chicago, IL · 2016Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →

An Oakland County jury awarded $144.5 million after a delayed cesarean left a Macomb Township girl with a permanent brain injury, a verdict the Michigan Court of Appeals later upheld before it was reduced to roughly $42 million.

Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, MI · 2011Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →

A Wayne County jury found the Detroit Medical Center liable for the death of 26-year-old Terrea Holly, whose pulmonary embolism was treated as a virus and sent home from the emergency room.

Wayne County Circuit Court, Detroit, MI · 2017Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →
$25 millionVerdict

An Oakland County jury found Warner Bros. and The Jenny Jones Show liable for the wrongful death of Scott Amedure and assessed $25 million, an award the Michigan Court of Appeals later reversed.

Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, MI · 1999Wrongful DeathRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

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Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
J.D., 1993
Michigan State University
Undergraduate, 1991

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.