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My name is Jarrett Johnson, and for more than 30 years I’ve devoted my career to representing people whose lives have been turned upside down by injuries, abuse, and other tragedies. My work centers on sexual abuse at religious boarding schools, negligence in foster-care placements, catastrophic injury and wrongful death -- as well as serious automobile, trucking, premises, and product-defect cases. I have secured millions of dollars for my victimized clients over the course of my career -- while maintaining an authentic and personal connection with my clients.
I’ve tried dozens of jury trials and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom. Nothing sharpens a lawyer’s instincts like time in front of a jury.
In 2000, when I was just 30, the Missouri Bar Foundation honored me with the Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award—one of the state’s highest recognitions for courtroom excellence—awarded to fewer than 200 attorneys in Missouri’s history.
Beyond my practice, I’ve been proud to teach trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at UMKC School of Law and to mentor young attorneys through the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Trial Academy. Judges throughout Missouri have also invited me to help train new lawyers on how to prepare and present cases to a jury.
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Acquired: 1994
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4505 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64111
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Posted by Ashley | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
When my husband and I got in a wreck my grandfather recommended Jarrett to us. When we called Jarrett he made it clear he wasn't going to try going after anyone for all they have, but for what he felt we deserved. Jarrett did just that. He fought the good fight and in the end my husband and I couldn'...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Jarrett has been an exceptional experience. His professionalism, compassion, and commitment to justice are unmatched. He handled my case with both efficiency and empathy, delivering results far faster than I expected while keeping me informed and supported every step of the way. What sta...
Posted by Desirae | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jarrett was absolutely amazing! He delt with my case swiftly, and with care and concern for my personal wellbeing. My case was on abuse from a religious boarding school. He helped me win compensation far more than I expected. I would highly recommend him, and I would also hire him again in the future...
Posted by LaShonda | October 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Jarrett went out on leap and represented my injured 14 yr old daughter. From the beginning, he treated the incident as if she was his daughter that was impacted/injured. Jarrett is a very kind and knowledgeable professional - he kept it REAL and transparent with any/everything going on with the case...
Posted by Jamie E. | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
As a stay at home mom my job is to take care of my family. I am the sole driver in our family due to medical conditions and when I was rear ended a while ago our lives were turned upside down. Medical visits, life altering changes, pain, suffering and not being able to spend time with my family becam...
"I have spent a good amount of time watching Jarrett Johnson litigate. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is aggressive when necessary and he has an excellent command of the law. It is also obvious that he is completely comfortable in the courtroom. That is just a natural talent. I would recommend Jarrett to anyone who needed a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jarrett is a great lawyer, he is empathetic to his clients and gets excellent results. He has more trial experience than most lawyers I know."
"I worked with Jarrett as a Missouri State Public Defender. Jarrett is not just a great lawyer, he really cares about his clients."
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2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Top Verdicts, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2000
Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award, Missouri Bar Foundation
2023 - Present
Partner, McGonagle Spencer Johnson LLC
2010 - 2023
Sole Practitioner, The Jarrett Johnson Law Firm
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Hubbell Peak O'Neal Napier & Leach
2004 - 2005
Attorney, McCallister Law Firm
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Polsinelli Shughart
1995 - 2002
Attorney & Trial Team Leader, Missouri State Public Defender
2009 - Present
KCMBA Trial AcademyMentor
2013 - 2020
UMKC School of LawAdjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy
2010 - 2013
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationChair, Jackson County Local Rules Committee
2001 - 2003
Missouri BarChair--Criminal Law Committee
1993
Juris Doctor
1990
Bachelor of Arts
2013
Opening Statement
2013
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