Mr. Ryan Shuirman

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ryan Shuirman has practiced in Raleigh since his admission to the North Carolina State Bar in 1999 and has, for the vast majority of his career, defended individual healthcare providers and hospitals in malpractice litigation and before the various licensing boards. Ryan has experience in defending providers in the fields of emergency medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, general surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, radiology, thoracic surgery, and other specialties. He regularly appears in the Superior Courts throughout the State and before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.

Ryan has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized several times by the publishers of Legal Elite and SuperLawyers. In 2022, he was recognized by Best Lawyers in America . Ryan has served as the Chair of the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Professionalism Committee and also served on the Bar Grievance and Swearing-In Committees. He is also a member of the Susie B. Sharp Inn of Court and is a past chair of the Ethics Committee for the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

Ryan is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, the Wake County Bar Association, the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management - North Carolina Chapter, and the American Bar Association.

Ryan Shuirman grew up in Dover, Delaware, before graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in Government and Wake Forest University School of Law.

Accomplishments

•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2024 - 2026); Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2024 - 2026)
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated

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On June 1, 20 volunteers from Cranfill Sumner LLP provided legal service to individuals who are unable to afford it through the “NC Free Legal Answers” Empower Hour program with the North Carolina Bar Foundation....

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Attorneys Volunteer at Trial Competition

Ryan Shuirman and Devin Honbarger recently volunteered to serve as judges during the 48th National Trial Competition for Region 5 which was hosted by Campbell Law School and involved law schools from throughout the region....

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Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced Ryan Shuirman and Charlie Raphun have joined the firm’s Raleigh Office. Shuirman is a Partner with the firm, and Raphun is Of Counsel....

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
PO Box 27808, Raleigh, NC 27607
University Attended:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1996
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, North Carolina; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Memberships:

Community Involvement

•DRI, Member
•NCADA, Member
•NC Bar Association, Member
•Wake County Bar Association, Member
•NC ASHRM, Member

ISLN:
914641016
Hobbies & interests:
Mr. Shuirman, his wife Danielle, and their son and twin daughters, live in Raleigh and enjoy travel, ACC sports, Carolina Hurricanes hockey, and live music.

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
MasterCard, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/08/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Ryan has mastered the art of defending physicians in complicated and high risk exposure cases with utmost passion, talent, and skill.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    I have worked with Ryan Shuirman on many past occasions and would highly recommend him. He has the highest legal standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/17/13 in Litigation

    Great attorney with highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/08/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/03/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Ryan is a critical thinker and a strong advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/02/13 in General Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Litigation

    Excellent lawyer deserving of MH's highest rating

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/31/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/31/13 in Medical Malpractice

    Good lawyer/ nice guy.

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Contact Information:

919-863-3425  Fax

www.cshlaw.com/attorneys/ryan-shuirman

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