Atty. Michael Bertrand Lester

Atty. Michael Bertrand Lester

Michael Lester represents Missouri and Kansas residents injured in auto, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents, by defective products, and on unsafe properties. He takes great care to get to know his clients on an individual level, so as to learn about their lives.

Kansas City Kansas City 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Bertrand Lester at a glance

Michael Bertrand Lester is a Trial Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at DM Injury Law. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2014) and Kansas (2014). Educated at University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Rice University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Lester represents Missouri and Kansas residents injured in auto, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents, by defective products, and on unsafe properties
  • He takes great care to get to know his clients on an individual level, so as to learn about their lives
  • This ensures he is taking the right approach to get them the best results for their unique circumstances
  • Before joining DM Injury Law, Michael spent seven years defending trucking companies in personal injury cases
  • He realized he would much rather advocate for those injured
  • he crossed the aisle, taking with him all the knowledge and insight he gained during this time
  • Now, in his career as a personal injury attorney, he utilizes this experience to his clients’ advantage
  • He knows how to get the data that’s important for a victim’s claim, as well as how trucking companies and their insurance providers evaluate and investigate commercial accidents
  • Michael grew up in Kansas City
  • He spent a few years in Texas, where he earned his bachelor’s degree at Rice University
  • After graduation, he moved back home to Kansas City
  • He obtained his J.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law
  • Notably, he graduated magna cum laude from both universities
  • Michael spends most of his time outside the office with his wife, Maureen, and their two children, Teagan and Thomas

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Bertrand Lester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Bertrand Lester 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.

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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 Michael Bertrand Lester

Where is Michael Bertrand Lester's law office located?
Michael Bertrand Lester's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is DM Injury Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Bertrand Lester handle?
Michael Bertrand Lester focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Michael Bertrand Lester practiced law?
Michael Bertrand Lester has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Rice University B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2014
Kansas
Admitted: 2014

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