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Larry L. McMullen

Of Counsel

Larry is an experienced litigator who defends professional liability cases including medical, legal and engineering claims. Having successfully represented surgeons and physicians in Missouri and Kansas for over 40 years, he has achieved many defense victories for doctors accused of injuring patients by substandard medical care. Larry has also defended engineers accused of substandard design and performance, as well as a number of significant product liability cases.

Awards & Recognitions

  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • The Best Lawyers In America, Bet-The-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, 1983-2013; Medical Malpractice Law, 1983-2012
  • The Best Lawyers In America, Kansas City, Mo., Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year, 2009; Kansas City, Mo., Medical Malpractice Law Lawyer of the Year, 2010; Kansas City, Mo., Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants Lawyer of the Year, 2012
  • Ingram’s, Best Lawyers in Kansas City, 2012 
  • Kansas City Bar Association Dean of the Trial Bar Award, 1999
  • Kansas City Business Journal, Best of the Bar, 2002, 2004
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Legacy Award, 2012
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Professional Liability: Defense, 2005
  • University of Missouri Distinguished Alumni Award, 1985
  • University of Missouri Distinguished Service Award, 2005
  • Volunteer of the Year Award, CASE District VI Conference, 2007

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • American Bar Association 
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association 
  • Lawyers Association of Kansas City
  • Missouri Supreme Court Civil Rules Committee 
  • University of Missouri Law Society

Civic Involvement

  • Diastole on Hospital Hill, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Board of Directors, 1992-present
  • Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Past Vestry
  • Powell Gardens, Board of Directors, 2012-present
  • Saint Luke’s Home Healthcare & Hospice, Board of Directors, 2012-present
  • Truman Library Institute, Board of Directors, 2008-present
  • University of Missouri, Development Council, President, 1996-2001
  • University of Missouri, One Billion Dollar For All We Call Mizzou Campaign, Co-chair, 2001-2008
  • University of Missouri Law School, Adjunct Professor, Advanced Trial Practice
  • University of Missouri Law School Foundation