David Lee McCollum

David Lee McCollum

also known as David McCollum

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Liberty, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Insurance ... +4 more

5 victory Lane, Ste. 202, Liberty, MO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

24 years | 200 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

24 years | 200 cases

25%
Insurance 15%

24 years | 20 cases

15%
Litigation 15%

24 years | 75 cases

15%
Brain Injury 10%

24 years | 20 cases

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

24 years | 20 cases

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

24 years | 3 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 24 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing, Active

Licensed in Kansas for 23 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2002

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

McCollum Injury Law Firm, LLC

5 victory Lane, Ste. 202, Liberty, MO, 64068

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David Lee McCollum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very satisfied client

While looking for a reputable and trustworthy lawyer, I found David McCollum, after talking with him on the phone, I decided to hire him for my legal issues. David and his legal team handled my case professionally and in a timely manner by contacting me on updates, and keeping me informed on every st...ep of the process. I would highly recommend David McCollum to anyone needing legal representation.

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David Lee McCollum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phyllis Norman

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a hard worker and has an attention to detail. He also thinks outside the box."

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Larry Wright

Litigation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. During the time I have worked with David he has shown himself to be a very skilled and knowledgeable attorney with an eye and mind for the fine details of an issue or argument. Before we ever worked a case together he and his law partner were always willing to answer my questions and give me sound advise on issues in my cases."

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Steven Streen

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a smart, hard-working lawyer. He has good research skills and is great to work with. He is also very good at analyzing the issues in a case."

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Adam Krause

Insurance lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers that I know when it comes to auto accidents and insurance. If I ever have an insurance question there is nobody I would trust more than David. I'd add, that if I had a family member that was hurt in any type of personal injury accident, Dave would be getting a call."

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Jeffrey Garrett

Litigation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend David McCollum as a thoughtful, hard-working attorney who obtains excellent results for his clients."

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Jane Francis

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There is no one smarter than Dave on bad faith insurance claims. It's a complex area. Whether the underlying case is a dram shop case, a car accident, a slip & fall, or any other personal injury matter, knowing the necessary tactics to succeed in a bad faith claim means Dave's clients get great result."

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Brian Russell

Personal injury lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a fierce advocate for his clients and I would definitely recommend him to someone in need of an injury attorney."

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David Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Sanders

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked together on several personal injury matters with David. He is a careful lawyer who patiently works up a client's case to get the best possible outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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James Emison

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with David on several cases and he has done an outstanding job both as co-counsel and as attorney for a co-plaintiff. David has also represented an opposing party in several cases and has done a fantastic job for his client. I much prefer to be on the same side of a case with him. His is a very good advocate."

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Annette Griggs

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known David since 1998, when we entered law school together. He is a very bright attorney who has a gift for breaking down complex issues. We have been partners since 2003. I have seen his legal abilities grow over the years I have known and worked with him. I consider him to be one of Kansas City's finest personal injury attorneys!"

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Jane Francis

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Garrett

Personal injury lawyer

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Adam Krause

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Russell

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Sanders

Wrongful death lawyer

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Annette Griggs

Wrongful death lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in KS, 2024

updated on 07/25/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Kansas Supreme Court's Office of the Disciplinary Administrator to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2001

AmJur for Advanced Legal Writing, University of Missouri - Kansas City

2000

Business Editor, UMKC Law Review

1997

Magna Cum Laude, Park University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Member, McCollum Injury Law, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

American Association for Justice

AAJ regular member

2008 - Present

Kansas City Bar Association

Tory advisory committee

2002 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firms Committee

Member

2001 - Present

Clay County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

MATA

Sustaining member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mixon v. Deseret Health Group

$1,100,000.00

Smith v. Bush - $2,268,979

Judgment - $2,268,979

Clough v. Taylor - $1,100,000

Settlement for $1,100,000

Brown v. Allinder - $70,000

Plaintiff's Jury Verdict - $70,000

Confidential v. Confidential - DRAM SHOP CASE

$4,000,000 settlement

Harris v. MHTC

Plaintiff's Arbitration Verdict - $100,000

Confidential v. Confidential - PRODUCTS LIABILITY CASE

$2,125,000 Settlement

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Education

2001

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Park University

Bachelors

Speaking Engagements

2011

UMKC - Mata Student Lunch

Starting and managing your own practice

Publications

2011

AWL-KC.org, The Link, Volume 23, #3 CHANGES TO DRAM SHOP LAW MAY BE ONLY A SHOT AWAY:

Languages

English

Activity

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