Atty. Thomas Hershewe

Atty. Thomas Hershewe

Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them.

Kansas City Kansas City 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (816) 451-9975

Profile Summary

About Thomas Hershewe at a glance

Thomas Hershewe is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2005) and Kansas (2011). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D. Member, 2005) and William Jewell College (B.S. Political, 2002). Active member of The Missouri Bar - Member | Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member | Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member, Amicus Committee | American Association for Justice | Missouri Humanities Council | Operation Breakthrough. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators
  • Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them
  • Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case
  • During his time at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tom has recovered more than $130 million against insurance companies for their failure to abide by good faith claims handling
  • If that weren’t enough, Tom has also handled almost every kind of personal injury case imaginable
  • He’s been involved with cases pertaining to truck crashes, electrocution, faulty products, and industrial accidents
  • Awards Best Lawyers in America - 2020-2022 Super Lawyers - Top 100 in Missouri/Kansas and Top 50 in Kansas City - 2016-2021 Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Up and Coming - 2019 The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Attorneys in Missouri - 2012-2019 Missouri Bar Foundation - David Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award - 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Hershewe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Hershewe 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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Insurance Law

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

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Hershewe

Where is Thomas Hershewe's law office located?
Thomas Hershewe's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Hershewe handle?
Thomas Hershewe focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Thomas Hershewe practiced law?
Thomas Hershewe has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Thomas Hershewe go to law school?
Thomas Hershewe earned their education at (J.D. Member, 2005); (B.S. Political, 2002).
How can I contact Thomas Hershewe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Member
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Political
William Jewell College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2005
Kansas
Admitted: 2011

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