Meet Ryan McCullar

Background and Inspiration

Ryan McCullar grew up in Simpsonville, a small town near Greenville, S.C. His father worked in the construction business, and his mother is a school administrator and teacher. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and Charleston School of Law.

When Ryan was a senior in college, he was injured in a collision caused by another driver. That experience and the legal guidance he received were formative in his decision to become a personal injury attorney so he could assist other people who need legal representation.

“Another USC student ran a red light and t-boned me as I was leaving the business school,” he recalls. “I was knocked unconscious and had four to six months of physical therapy. I had no idea of the impact that would have on my life.”

A family friend who is a lawyer helped Ryan pursue a personal injury claim and get the help he needed to recover from his injuries.

“I’ve been helped in my life by a close family friend who was an attorney,” he says. “He guided me as to what to do. Without having somebody like that there, there is no guidance. You feel lost.”

Passion for Helping Others

The experience prompted Ryan to attend law school so he could provide guidance to other people who are struggling to overcome serious injuries.

When not practicing law, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

Ryan serves on the board of two organizations: Carolina Adaptive Golf, which provides therapeutic golf programs for veterans, special needs adults, and children, and Project Golf, a nonprofit focused on making golf accessible to military members, underserved youth, and newcomers, enriching lives through the sport.

“I really want to help others,” he says. “Practicing law is a way for me to do that.”