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Av. Tim E. Dollar

Av. 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 Yıl Deneyim 42 yıl
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Profile Summary

About Tim E. Dollar at a glance

Tim E. Dollar is an attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practforg at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe LC. They haand 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). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • 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.”

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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.

Looking for additional Missouri attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Kansas City or all attorneys in Missouri.

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.
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 (—, 1984); (—, 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 receiandd?
Tim E. Dollar's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Eğitim

University of Missouri – Kansas City
- 1984
Kansas State University
- 1981

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984

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