Atty. Eric Scott Playter
Eric practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death. For nearly a decade following law school Eric practiced civil defense litigation, representing some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and companies in the Midwest.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 20+ Years Experience
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About Eric Scott Playter at a Glance
Eric Scott Playter is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Playter Trial Lawyers. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful termination, car accidents, truck accidents, and sexual harassment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2006) and Kansas (2007). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 2006) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.S. Biology, 2002). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Scott Playter
- Eric practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death
- For nearly a decade following law school Eric practiced civil defense litigation, representing some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and companies in the Midwest
- In doing so, he honed his talents and skills as an attorney
- The experience provided him with invaluable insight and experience as to how these entities operate, how they perceive those that have been injured, and how to effectively pursue compensation through the claim, lawsuit, and trial process
- Today, Eric’s practice is dedicated almost exclusively to representing individual clients who have been injured or experienced other catastrophic loss or damage as result of someone else's negligence
- Eric represents people involved in motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, nursing home negligence, professional malpractice, product liability, slip and fall accidents, and other general liability matters
- For five consecutive years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), Eric has been named a “Rising Star” - one of the top young attorneys in Kansas and Missouri - by Super Lawyers magazine
- Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Kansas and Missouri are named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
- When not practicing law, Eric enjoys flying, playing golf, and spending time with his wife, Audrey, and their three handsome boys
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Eric Scott Playter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Scott Playter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
DUI / DWI Defense in Kansas City
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Wrongful Termination in Kansas City
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Car Accidents in Kansas City
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Truck Accidents in Kansas City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
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 Kansas City 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 venue, 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.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose Eric Scott Playter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Scott Playter's practice in the field of dui/dwi, wrongful termination, car accidents, truck accidents, and sexual harassment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Scott Playter brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Kansas, Eric Scott Playter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, wrongful termination, and car accidents, Eric Scott Playter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Eric Scott Playter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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