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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
109 Client Reviews
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Posted by Rebecca | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great job
Jarrett handled a case for us that other lawyers wouldn't touch. He was fearless and knew how to proceed. He went above and beyond researching about our specific type of case. He did a great job.
Posted by Sabreen | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Literally, SuperLawyer
I have known Jarrett for quite some time now, and he is one of the most caring and helpful individuals I know. There are people you come across in life who will drop everything and help you when you need it the most, and Jarrett is one of those people. I was going through a very difficult time in my ...
Posted by Tessa | December 07, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Lawyer
I was in a bit of a pickle what with unpaid tickets, expired tags, as well as a suspended license. Luckily my mom knew Jarrett, and he took on my case. I was thankful to have him as a connection because he was able to get two of my three cases dropped, which saved me a LOT of money, and I now can ge...
Posted by Peggy Collie | October 06, 2014 | Personal Injury
My Attorney ... My Friend
My life was turned upside down after being rear ended.The use of my right side was void in the beginning, making it nearly impossible to the every day chores we take for granted. Jarrett has been there through good times & bad times. It has been three VERY LONG years that have been nothing short of ...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Among the best in Kansas City
I know quite a few attorneys and Mr. Johnson ranks right up there with the best of them. Being that my troubles could have easily caused quite a disruption in my professional career, Mr. Johnson took very good care to make sure that I achieved the best possible outcome. I am very pleased with his wor...
"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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2023
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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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