Atty. Doug Horn

Atty. Doug Horn

Doug Horn serves as the Lead Attorney at The Horn Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusively on representing individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, workplace and industrial accidents, premises liability cases, and other incidents involving general negligence. Since 1991, Doug has built a distinguished career handling a wide range of personal injury cases, with a particular emphasis on serious injuries requiring extended medical treatment and rehabilitation for both adults and children.

Independence Independence 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Doug Horn at a glance

Doug Horn is a Member based in Independence, Missouri, practicing at Horn Law Firm, PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987) and Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1988). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1987) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Doug Horn serves as the Lead Attorney at The Horn Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusively on representing individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, workplace and industrial accidents, premises liability cases, and other incidents involving general negligence
  • Since 1991, Doug has built a distinguished career handling a wide range of personal injury cases, with a particular emphasis on serious injuries requiring extended medical treatment and rehabilitation for both adults and children
  • With over 30 years of experience, Doug has earned a reputation as a highly rated attorney who consistently maximizes settlements and awards for his clients
  • In addition to his legal practice, he frequently delivers presentations to national attorney audiences on personal injury law, particularly on injuries involving the head, neck, back, and spine resulting from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Doug has also developed expertise in traffic safety issues, using his legal experience since 2009 to advocate for driver safety initiatives, including teen driver protection, distracted driving prevention, and traffic fatality reduction
  • A member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, he earned his B.A. from Wittenberg University and his J.D. from Capital University Law School

Practice Areas Explained

Doug Horn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doug Horn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Doug Horn is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

Doug Horn is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Doug Horn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Doug Horn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Doug Horn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Independence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Doug Horn

Where is Doug Horn's law office located?
Doug Horn's law practice is located in Independence, Missouri. The firm is Horn Law Firm, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Doug Horn handle?
Doug Horn focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Doug Horn practiced law?
Doug Horn has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Doug Horn go to law school?
Doug Horn earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Doug Horn for a consultation?
You can contact Doug Horn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Doug Horn received?
Doug Horn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 1987
B.A.
Wittenberg University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1988

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