Atty. Tom Hershewe
Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them.
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 21+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Tom Hershewe at a Glance
Tom Hershewe is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe LC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2005). Educated at University of Missouri – Kansas City (—, 2005) and William Jewell College (—, 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tom Hershewe
- Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators
- Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them
- Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case
- During his time at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tom has recovered more than $130 million against insurance companies for their failure to abide by good faith claims handling
- If that weren’t enough, Tom has also handled almost every kind of personal injury case imaginable
- He’s been involved with cases pertaining to truck crashes, electrocution, faulty products, and industrial accidents
Practice Areas Explained
Tom Hershewe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Hershewe 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.
Tom Hershewe 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.
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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 Tom Hershewe
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 Tom Hershewe's practice in the field of personal injury and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tom Hershewe brings 21+ 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 personal injury and insurance, Tom Hershewe 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 Tom Hershewe 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 Tom Hershewe Handles in Kansas City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Tom Hershewe has experience with under Missouri law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Tom Hershewe directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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