Atty. Jill A. Presley

Atty. Jill A. Presley

Attorney Jill Presley, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, has devoted her legal career to supporting those seeking personal injury representation. Her deep connections to the community provide her with a unique perspective and genuine empathy, helping her build trust and rapport with her clients.

Kansas City Kansas City 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jill A. Presley at a glance

Jill A. Presley is a personal injury, product liability, insurance, and aviation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Presley & Presley Trial Lawyers. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Missouri, The Missouri Bar (1994) and Kansas, Kansas Bar Association (1994). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Missouri (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Jill Presley, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, has devoted her legal career to supporting those seeking personal injury representation
  • Her deep connections to the community provide her with a unique perspective and genuine empathy, helping her build trust and rapport with her clients
  • As a Partner and Co-Founder of Presley & Presley LLC, Jill Presley focuses her practice on addressing catastrophic personal injury cases such as semi-truck and auto crashes, sexual abuse, airplane and helicopter crashes, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith
  • Her practice areas include Aviation Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Jill is committed to integrity and creativity in her pursuit of justice for her clients and within the courtroom
  • With more than 25 years of experience and participation in over 60 jury trials, Jill began her legal journey as an Assistant District Attorney in Jackson County, where she worked on cases involving sexual crimes and other violent offenses
  • This experience was crucial in shaping her trial practice with a balance of strong advocacy and compassion
  • Jill Presley is recognized for her achievements, having set numerous record-setting verdicts for her clients
  • Among her accolades are the Woman’s Justice Award and recognition by notable organizations like the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Super Lawyers
  • Since 2018, she has been included in the esteemed Best Lawyers in America listings and was named Lawyer of the Year in 2023 specifically for her work in Aviation Law
  • Her accomplishments were further acknowledged in 2024 when Missouri Lawyers Weekly placed her on the Power 30 List

Practice Areas Explained

Jill A. Presley's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Jill A. Presley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Jill A. Presley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Jill A. Presley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Jill A. Presley is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation 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 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 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 Jill A. Presley

Where is Jill A. Presley's law office located?
Jill A. Presley's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Presley & Presley Trial Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jill A. Presley handle?
Jill A. Presley focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jill A. Presley practiced law?
Jill A. Presley has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jill A. Presley go to law school?
Jill A. Presley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (—, 1994).
How can I contact Jill A. Presley for a consultation?
You can contact Jill A. Presley 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 Jill A. Presley received?
Jill A. Presley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
- 1997
University of Missouri
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Lawyer Midwest Trailblazer Award, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Power 30 Award-Personal Injury, 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women’s Justice Awards - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell - Premier AV Rating
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Aviation Law, Kansas City (MO)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Aviation Law, Kansas City (MO)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Missouri, The Missouri Bar
Admitted: 1994
Kansas, Kansas Bar Association
Admitted: 1994

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