Atty. Tim E. Dollar
It’s no surprise Tim Dollar is considered one of the top trial lawyers in America. He has tried more than 286 jury trials, has won hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients and orchestrated major company and legislative policy changes that make our world safer.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 42+ Years Experience
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About Tim E. Dollar at a Glance
Tim E. Dollar is a personal injury attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe LC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984). Educated at University of Missouri – Kansas City (—, 1984) and Kansas State University (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim E. Dollar
- It’s no surprise Tim Dollar is considered one of the top trial lawyers in America
- He has tried more than 286 jury trials, has won hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients and orchestrated major company and legislative policy changes that make our world safer
- Highlights of Tim’s civil practice include Bresette v
- Brassfield and Gorre, et. al, a nationally publicized story about the devasting collapse of a flight display board at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama
- The falling display fatally injured a 13-year-old boy and catastrophically injured his mother
- Additionally, Tim represented KC Wolf (Dan Meers), the longtime mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Meers was seriously injured, while performing a stunt at Arrowhead Stadium using a bungee cord and a zip line
- His many jury trials includes those he has conducted while serving as a Special Homicide Prosecutor for Jackson County, Missouri
- Jackson County has continued to work with Tim over the past 30 years on important homicide cases
- In that role, he has prosecuted some of the most noteworthy criminal cases in the country including The Precious Doe case, which was chronicled on national TV shows such as America’s Most Wanted and the book, “Through the Rain: A True Crime Memoir of Murder and Survival.”
Practice Areas Explained
Tim E. Dollar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim E. Dollar 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 E. Dollar
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 E. Dollar's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim E. Dollar brings 42+ 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 E. Dollar'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 E. Dollar 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 E. Dollar Handles in Kansas City
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