Atty. Timothy J. Becker

Atty. Timothy J. 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 litigated truck crashes cases in 38 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.

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Profile Summary

About Timothy J. Becker at a glance

Timothy J. Becker is a Managing Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on truck accidents and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri (1997), and U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri (1997). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1991) and Rockhurst College (B.S. Business, 1988). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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 litigated truck crashes cases in 38 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients
  • For Tim, the settlements are not what matters
  • It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims. “I have spent my entire legal career dealing with families who have lost loved ones, often days after it happened.” “When we first meet the families,” Becker says, “they are at the absolute lowest point of their lives
  • As we figure out how and why the unthinkable occurred, we see them come around and have that hope and sense of purpose back, pursuing the case to prevent it from happening to another family.” He works alongside the other truck crash attorneys at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe to alter laws at the local, state and national level as well as truck company policies and procedures to ensure these types of accidents don’t happen again in the future
  • Awards and Honors - - Best Lawyers in America - 2022 - Super Lawyers - Top 100 in Missouri/Kansas and Top 50 in Kansas City - 2006-2010 and 2013-2021 - Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Power 30 - 2020 - The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 10 Trucking Attorneys in Missouri – 2017-2020 - The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in Missouri – 2009-2019 - American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America - 2008-2016 - Kansas City Business Journal - Best of the Bar - 2009-2016

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy J. Becker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy J. Becker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Timothy J. Becker is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents 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.

Timothy J. Becker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 andnue, 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 Timothy J. Becker

Where is Timothy J. Becker's law office located?
Timothy J. Becker'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 Timothy J. Becker handle?
Timothy J. Becker focuses on truck accidents, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Timothy J. Becker practiced law?
Timothy J. Becker has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Timothy J. Becker go to law school?
Timothy J. Becker earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Business, 1988).
How can I contact Timothy J. Becker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1991
B.S. Business
Rockhurst College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1997

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