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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 Mark | September 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer - Money well invested!
Jarrett was recommended by a long time personal friend who is a appeals lawyer and judge in the KC area. I cannot thank that friend enough for the recommendation. The money invested and my thanks doesn't touch the true gratitude I have for Jarrett Johnson's efforts. He successfully won a post con...
Posted by Thankful Client | May 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Thankful Client
I hired Jarrett almost 2 years ago. I was applying for a public servant position and I had been placed on probation for immature situation from when I was young. I approached Jarrett regarding the situation not even knowing if he could provide any help for me. I explained to Jarrett my situation and ...
Posted by Hollister | April 28, 2013 | Personal Injury
A lawyer's lawyer.
There is truth to the old saying, "A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client." As a fellow member of the bar, I turned to Jarrett Johnson when my son was injured at summer camp due to the negligence of adults who were supposed to be watching over him. Jarrett was patient and thorough, h...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
A lawyer you can trust to work for YOU!
Jarrett Johnson is the "real deal". He demonstrates exceptional skills, compassion, honesty and is someone you can depend upon to work on your behalf. My case was against a contractor who had done sub-standard work on my home and violated the contratual agreement. Jarrett's knowledge on such matte...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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I retained Mr. Jarrett Johnson almost a year ago. Mr Johnson represented me respectively and projected himself professionally and was knowledgeable of the laws for my particular case. I had discussed this particular case with another attorney locally and amount of compensation was extremely expensive...
"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
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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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