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