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 & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 42+ Years Experience
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About Tim E. Dollar at a Glance
Tim E. Dollar is a Founding Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1984) and University of Kansas (B.G.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. 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
- This includes cases he tried as a special prosecutor for the Jackson County, Missouri Prosecutor’s Office
- Tim is so effective that Jackson County has continued to contract with him for important homicide cases each year since 1986
- Some of his most noteworthy cases include the Precious Doe case, KC Wolf case, Bresette vs
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport case and many more
- When it matters most, Tim Dollar is the man you want to be your voice of change
- Awards and Honors - Best Lawyers in America - 2004-2022 - America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys - 2021 - America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators - 2019-2021 - Super Lawyers - Top 100 in Missouri/Kansas and Top 50 in Kansas City - 2005-2021 - Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Icon Award - 2020 - Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Power 30 - 2020 - Missouri Lawyer's Weekly - Top Verdicts & Settlements - 2019 - Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Thomas G. Strong Trial Attorney Award - 2018 - Verdict Search - Top 100 Verdicts - 2017 - Kansas City Business Journal - Best of the Bar - 2004-2015, 2018-2019 - Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Attorney Award - 1996 - Martindale Hubble - AV Rating
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.
Truck Accidents in Kansas City
Tim E. Dollar is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Missouri →
Wrongful Death in Kansas City
Tim E. Dollar is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Tim E. Dollar is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Insurance Law in Kansas City
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Tim E. Dollar is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →
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 truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and insurance.
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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering truck accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Tim E. Dollar can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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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