About

Bob McCulloch

Robert J. McCulloch graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles, California in 1970. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Southern California in 1974 and a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University College of Law in 1978. Mr. McCulloch’s background in the sciences led him to the field of dental malpractice litigation in 1985, and he is widely regarded as the preeminent dental malpractice trial attorney representing injured dental patients in Southern California. Robert McCulloch is married to Joan McCulloch and they have 4 grown children. He has been active in the faith formation of teenagers for 32 years. He sings with the teen choir and has presented a Teen Stations of the Cross annually at St. Mel Parish, Woodland Hills, CA for the last 18 years. Here are Mr. McCulloch’s answers to the questions posed under “The Right Lawyer”

Answers

The Right Lawyer

85%

What percentage of your caseload is dental malpractice?

Since 1985

How long has the primary focus of your practice been dental malpractice?

Yes. Defending dentists (1985-1998) and representing injured dental patients (since 1985)

Do you have experience suing dentists and defending dentists?

I am a sole practitioner who handles each case from the first client phone call through settlement or trial.

Do you handle your dental malpractice cases from the beginning through trial or do you refer your cases to a dental malpractice trial attorney if the case doesn't settle?

Yes.

Do you act as a mediator of dental malpractice claims?

I present at universities and dental study groups.

Have you ever given a presentation to any dental program or dental groups on issues of dental malpractice?

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Lawyers and cleints love working with Bob!

In my opinion, Bob McCulloch is the best plaintiff dental malpractice attorney in Southern California. He knows dentistry inside and out and is an extremely effective trial attorney.

David O'Keefe, Esq.
David O'Keefe, Esq.

President and Managing Shareholder, Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe & Nichols

Bob knows how to analyze his cases with a precision that is as good as it gets. He doesn’t mess around and waste time or money. He goes for the meat of the case and looks for the clean win.

George Peterson
George Peterson

Partner, Peterson & Bradford

His greatest assets are his patience and his ability to communicate with anyone, whether it is with a judge, another lawyer or a client.

William C. Haggerty
William C. Haggerty

Founding partner of Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP

His many years of experience prove invaluable in cases in which he represents patients with dental injuries.

Edwin J. Zinman, D.D.S., J.D.
Edwin J. Zinman, D.D.S., J.D.

periodontist/attorney, premier dental malpractice attorney of Northern California

Mr. McCulloch is respected by judges, insurance companies that provide coverage for malpractice claims in California , and by defense attorneys who have opposed him in court.

David J. Weiss

Law Offices of David J. Weiss

His knowledge of dentistry is impressive and his cross-examination skills are so formidable that he was able to have the defense experts admit at trial that the defendant was negligent.

John Haedrich

Client

I have known Bob McCulloch for many years as a successful lawyer of outstanding ability, integrity and heart.

Barbara Maaskant

Client

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