Atty. David Johnson
Attorney Dave Johnson is passionate about fighting for the rights of his clients, and he has worked tirelessly throughout his career to ensure each and every injured person he represents has a voice. When Dave works with new clients he strives to put himself in their shoes.
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About David Johnson at a glance
David Johnson is a Trial Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practforg at DM Injury Law. They haand 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2009) and Kansas (2014). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law J.D. (—) and Truman State University (—). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Dave Johnson is passionate about fighting for the rights of his clients, and he has worked tirelessly throughout his career to ensure each and every injured person he represents has a voice
- When Dave works with new clients he strives to put himself in their shoes
- Because of this empathetic mentality, he is able to use his compassionate nature, alongside his ample legal experience, to fight back against big corporations and other wrongdoers
- In college, Dave focused on advocacy, public speaking, debate, forensics, and mock trial
- He received several recognitions in mock trial competitions, served on the Board of Advocates, and directed a mock trial competition
- After school, Dave went on to work with a Jackson County Circuit Court judge as a law clerk where he first realized his passion for personal injury law
- As a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Missouri Department of Revenue, he litigated several cases against drunk drivers before moving on to advocate for other personal injury victims who might otherwise go overlooked
- When you work with Dave, you can expect attentive, hands-on legal guidance and aggressive legal advocacy
- He has been involved in every part of the legal process throughout his ample years as an attorney, and he knows what to do in order to help his clients obtain the compensation they’re owed
- Dave focuses primarily on wrongful death cases, insurer negligence, insurance bad faith, and various other types of personal injury cases
- In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and son and is an avid tennis player
- He’s also very involved in his church and serves as a youth ministry leader, outreach leader, and teacher
- Dave also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- AWARDS • Super Lawyers ® Rising Stars 2014 – 2020 • Keenan Ball Trial College Graduate • 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys • Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers of America • Five-Star “Lawyer of Distinction” • Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers • Top 100 Trial Lawyers of America • 10 Best Under 40 from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys • Top 40 Under 40 from the American Academy of Attorneys • Top 10 Attorney from Attorney and Practice Magazine PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • Missouri Bar Association • Kansas Bar Association • American Bar Association • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys • Kansas Trial Lawyers Association • American Association for Justice • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys • Keenan Trial Institute • Christian Legal Society • Christian Trial Lawyers Association • The Federalist Society • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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