Atty. Tim Becker
During his nearly 30-year legal career, Tim Becker has become known and revered as one of this nation’s leading truck crash attorneys. Through his work at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tim has tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 35+ Years Experience
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About Tim Becker at a Glance
Tim Becker is a personal injury attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe LC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991). Educated at University of Missouri – Kansas City (—, 1991) and Rockhurst University (—, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim Becker
- During his nearly 30-year legal career, Tim Becker has become known and revered as one of this nation’s leading truck crash attorneys
- Through his work at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tim has tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients
- Tim knows, without exception, truck crashes are not accidents
- There is a reason the crash happened, and he works tirelessly to find out why
- Tim knows the patterns, what to look for, what documents the trucking companies should have and what its drivers should be doing
- This is why Tim is so effective, and what makes Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe one of the most sought-after truck crash law firms in the country
- For Tim, the settlements are not what matters
- It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims, and being their voice for change so this doesn’t happen again
- Two of his most noteworthy cases includes the Breedlove vs
- S&H Express, Inc
- Jeffery Rice
Losif Ghimbasan
- MODA Transport, Inc., that was settled for $4.09 million, and Holdeman v
- Stratman where a jury awarded a verdict of $37.5 million
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Tim Becker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim Becker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Personal Injury in Kansas City
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 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 Tim Becker
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 Tim Becker's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim Becker brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Tim Becker's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Tim Becker 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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Common Legal Issues Tim Becker Handles in Kansas City
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