Atty. Tim E. Dollar

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.

Kansas City Kansas City 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (816) 573-2212

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim E. Dollar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Tim E. Dollar is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

Tim E. Dollar is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Tim E. Dollar is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

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

Tim E. Dollar is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

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 Tim E. Dollar

Where is Tim E. Dollar's law office located?
Tim E. Dollar'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 Tim E. Dollar handle?
Tim E. Dollar focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Tim E. Dollar practiced law?
Tim E. Dollar has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Tim E. Dollar go to law school?
Tim E. Dollar earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.G.S., 1981).
How can I contact Tim E. Dollar for a consultation?
You can contact Tim E. Dollar directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Tim E. Dollar received?
Tim E. Dollar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1984
B.G.S.
University of Kansas
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984

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