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For several years I worked in insurance defense, defending the insurance companies in personal injury, employment, and worker's compensation matters.  I grew tired of seeing people with legitimate claims being nickled and dimed to protect a company's bottom line.  I was able to leave that world, and now I work for individuals.  I understand how adjusters and their attorney think about, and evaluate cases.  Even more importantly, how they value them.

For over a decade, I have represented individuals that have been severely injured or lost a loved one due to someone else’s conduct. I have helped obtain over $30,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for my clients.. My firm specializes in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance disputes. My firm is prepared to take a case to trial to tell our client’s story and maximize their recovery. I work to educate and advocate for my clients throughout their case so they can make the best decisions for them and their family.

Eric joined Norman and Graves in August of 2019 after graduating cum laude from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law in May of 2019. Eric received his undergraduate education at the University of Missouri - Columbia where he studied finance & banking. Eric is a lifelong Kansas City native and comes from a family of attorneys, so the practice of law was very prevalent in his early life.. Eric holds active licenses in Kansas and Missouri.. While not assisting clients or practicing law, Eric spends his time traveling with family and taking part in recreational sports such as slow-pitch softball and tennis.

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 tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.. Tim knows, without exception, truck crashes are not accidents. There is a reason the crash happened, and he works tirelessly to find out why. Tim knows the patterns, what to look for, what documents the trucking companies should have and what its drivers should be doing. This is why Tim is so effective, and what makes Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, one of the most sought-after truck crash law firms in the country. For Tim, the settlements are not what matters. It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims, and being their voice for change so this doesn’t happen again.. Two of his most noteworthy cases includes the Breedlove vs. S&H Express, Inc.; Jeffery Rice; Losif Ghimbasan: MODA Transport, Inc., that was settled for $4.09 million, and Holdeman v. Stratman where a jury awarded a verdict of $37.5 million.

Drawn to helping others from a young age, Attorney Ashley Hart strives to be the kind of attorney who advocates for her clients’ needs and roots for their success. After completing her undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of Kansas, Ashley went on to earn her law degree from Washburn University School of Law.. Before joining DM Injury Law as a personal injury lawyer in Kansas City, Ashley had the opportunity to practice as a VA-certified veteran’s disability lawyer, where she tirelessly fought for the rights of disabled veterans. With a hands-on approach, a direct communication style, and a deep sense of compassion, she is proud to help injury victims seek justice throughout Kansas and Missouri.. When she’s not helping her clients, Ashley loves to spend time playing with her two dogs. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and supporting her favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

David Mayer is the managing partner of Monsees & Mayer, P.C. David’s practice concentrates on the safety of children and the elderly. David has represented numerous children who have been sexually abused by ministers, day care employees, family members and teachers; handicapped children who have been neglected or abused, injury to the elderly from negligent nursing homes, injuries at swimming facilities and insurance coverage issues.  For these efforts, David has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has received the top AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as one of the top 10 lawyers in Missouri by AIPIA, selected a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and the Nation’s Top 1% of lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.  David volunteers his time for legal aid programs throughout Missouri and Kansas and serves on the Board of various not-for-profit charity organizations, including the UMKC Law Foundation.. Areas of Practice. Sexual Abuse. Child Sexual Abuse. Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect. Wrongful Death. Premises Liability. Personal Injury. Products Liability

Charlie Regan is a dedicated attorney with a decade of experience in Plaintiff-related litigation. A graduate of the UMKC School of Law, Charlie interned at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri and the Clay County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He is a regular guest speaker in the Criminal Trial Techniques class at his alma mater. Charlie has a track record of success in major jury trials, mediations, and settlements, with awards and settlements exceeding a million dollars for personal injury clients. Recognized as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in Missouri and Kansas since 2016, Charlie has also been named a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney in Missouri by The National Trial Lawyers organization. Committed to community service, Charlie serves as pro-bono counsel for the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation and has chaired the Autism Speaks charitable foundation 5K Race. Active in coaching youth sports and dedicated to helping those in need, Charlie has been recognized as a “Pro-Bono Champion” by the Kansas Bar Association. Known for his problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence, Charlie is highly regarded for his compassionate approach to helping clients navigate legal challenges.

Brian is passionate about leveling the playing field and improving how people are treated. He is constantly questioning the way things have always been done and searching for a better way, making him an ideal advocate for his clients.. Brian grew up in St. Louis and graduated from the University of Missouri in 2002 with degrees in English and Psychology. The attacks of September 11 th, 2001 happened his last year of college, and although he wanted to go to law school, he put that on hold to enlist in the U.S. Army. After attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry. In 2004, he had the honor of serving as rifle platoon leader and was deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.. After serving for nearly 4 years, Brian left the military to fulfill his desire to become a lawyer and went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where he had a great experience and made life-long friends. While there he was recognized with multiple honors and awards including Best Overall Performance in the Ellison Moot Court Competition and the Order of Barristers. After graduating, he and his wife decided that Kansas City is their permanent home.. After law school, Brian spent a year at a mid-size firm before deciding to partner up with his friend of 20 years, Matt Meyerkord. After a couple of years, they partnered up with another good friend Nick Hergott and today the three of them represent people who are in tough situations and need help.. Brian enjoys helping people understand the legal process and ensuring they don't get taken advantage of. The legal process can be a scary experience and he takes pride in the fact that he can take some of the mystery and dread out of litigation through straightforward and honest advice. Moreover, Brian isn’t afraid to take risks or take a case to trial if you both agree that is the best decision for your case.. Brian serves on the Steering Committee of Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Young Professional’s Board. He and his wife, Andi, live in Kansas City with their two young sons. In his free time, Brian likes to spend time with his family and friends and teach his sons about the history of the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance.

Brett understands that, in many of his cases, he’s helping someone work through the most serious problem they’ve ever encountered in their life. He includes his clients in the process and explains concepts in terms they can easily understand. Ultimately, Brett aims to help his clients by being a friend who will listen to their problems and find a tailored solution specific to them.. Brett Votava has practiced exclusively on injury and wrongful death cases since graduating near the top of his class from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 2001. He initially worked as an attorney for a global law firm, where he learned how big companies and defense attorneys defend injury and wrongful death cases.. Since 2003, Brett has exclusively represented injured people and families who have unnecessarily lost a loved one. He has experience with both routine cases and high-value complex cases culminating in trial. Brett focuses on injury and wrongful death law, specifically when caused by medical malpractice, unsafe premises such as businesses and homes, and motor vehicle crashes involving trucks, cars, and motorcycles. He also handles problems against insurance companies and pharmaceutical or medical device cases. Brett enjoys representing the little guy against big companies and the variety that makes every case so unique.. He has won several awards, including:. 2015 Thomas Conway Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association for his ability to zealously represent clients while remaining cordial to opposing counsel.Top 100 Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas.Top 50 Lawyer in Kansas City.Best of the Bar in Kansas City since 2009 by the Kansas City Business Journal and Super Lawyers magazine.. Family and friends are very important to Br

Ben Fields is licensed in California, Missouri, and Kansas and has dedicated his practice to representing the victims of defective products and corporate misconduct.  Ben spent the majority of his law school years and his first five years as a practicing attorney working at a Kansas City based firm with a national defective products practice where he exclusively represented people injured, and the families of those who had been killed, by defective products and other negligent conduct. In January, 2011 Ben formed the Fields Law Firm with that same focus, also with a national practice based in the Kansas City metro area.. Now with a location also in San Francisco, Ben continues the same specialized practice he has focused on his entire career. and has extensive experience in cases involving defects in a wide range of products, including: cars, trucks, child safety seats, commercial trucks, escalators, industrial equipment, chemicals, and consumer products for home use. Ben's experience also includes handling cases where harm was caused by negligent or reckless driving, faulty inspections of industrial equipment or escalators, dram shop liability, and negligent child care providers, among others.

Attorney Leland F. Dempsey is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Kansas City, representing the injured victims of others’ negligence. A founding member of Dempsey & Kingsland, Mr. Dempsey offers client-focused representation that gets results. Mr. Dempsey earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School and has been admitted to both the Missouri and Kansas State Bars. In 2007, he secured an award of $43 million – the largest vaccination award in U.S. history – for a child who was rendered a quadriplegic after receiving a vaccination.

Athena Dickson practices at the firm of Siro Smith Dickson, P.C.  Her practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Discrimination and Social Security Disability.

As the founder of Presley & Presley, LLC, Kirk Presley is dedicated to helping injury victims in Kansas City. He has guided clients through some of the most complex personal injury cases involving transportation accidents, insurance bad faith, and aviation accidents. By aggressively advocating for his clients, Kirk has been able to recover multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. His commitment to justice, community involvement, and record of success has garnered him distinctions such as the Drury University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service and the Pat Kelly Service Award. He is an active member in organizations such as the UMKC Law Foundation, American Association for Justice, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and more. To discuss your case, call Attorney Kirk Presley at today.

As a former shareholder at an AmLaw 100 law firm, Brian Wallace co-founded Foster Wallace to apply his Big Law experience toward helping people who have been wronged.. Brian has lived in the Kansas City metro area for over 30 years and, along with his wife, is raising three school-aged boys. As a former Division 1 soccer player, Brian enjoys the meditative and social aspects of endurance sports; he has completed several marathons, triathlons, ultramarathon, and half Ironman events. In law as well as athletics, Brian is hardworking and competitive, always digging deep for the best result.. Representative Experience

Andrew is a resident of the Kansas City area and was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University. Andrew then attended the University of Kansas Law School, where he participated in the Paul E. Wilson Defender Project, in which he wrote appeals for incarcerated clients.. Andrew became a personal injury attorney because he doesn't want to see bullies take advantage of others; he loves fighting for the underdog. He firmly believes that hard work and dedication can overcome all the resources insurance companies spend to avoid compensating injured people.. Andrew began working in the personal injury field as a law clerk in 2007. He joined Castle Law of Kansas City in 2008, and has represented injured plaintiffs ever since.. Professional Affiliations:. Andrew is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri. He's also admitted to practice before the Missouri Court of Appeals, the federal courts for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri, as well as the 10th Circuit United States Court of Appeals. He's a member of:. Professional Awards:

Aggressive, ethical, and zealous representation when you need it most.. Your job is to get better. Our job is to make sure you receive what you deserve. We will always put you, our client, first. We will work zealously and diligently until we get you the maximum recovery possible.. We specialize in:. Auto & Truck Accidents. Bicycle Accidents. Slip-and-Falls. Animal Attacks. Wrongful Death. Defective Products. If you want to learn more about your options, please get in touch via our Contact tab.. Consultations are always free.

Adam Evans is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Mr. Evans has represented and obtained recoveries on behalf of hundreds of injured clients, including those harmed by hernia mesh, transvaginal mesh, hormone-based contraceptive drugs, defective defibrillator lead wires, robotic surgery systems, and many others.. Mr. Evans serves as a member of the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in the Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Multidistrict Litigation and is actively litigating hernia mesh cases against multiple manufacturers. Mr. Evans is widely known as an authoritative voice in the legal community regarding the various hernia mesh products as well as the science and medicine underlying the cases. Mr. Evans has been invited to speak throughout the country to educate lawyers and medical professionals about various topics relating to hernia mesh science, medicine, and litigation. He is also the co-chair of the Hernia Mesh Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice.. Mr. Evans earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 2008. During law school Mr. Evans volunteered his time to assist the indigent citizens of Camden, New Jersey by participating several Rutgers Law programs, including the pro bono Immigration and Bankruptcy Clinics as well as the Civil Practice Clinic. Mr. Evans currently volunteers time to the disadvantaged citizens of the Kansas City Metro area by participating in the Volunteer Attorney Project for Legal Aid of Western Missouri.