State Years

Kansas - KS 31 years

Missouri - MO 32 years
Licensed for 31 years

State KS

Acquired 1992

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 32 years

State MO

Acquired 1991

Status
Good Standing, Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

John Adams Christiansen

Workers compensation Attorney at Kansas City, MO

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Practice areas

Workers compensation

50%

We represent workers in a range of industries in Missouri and Kansas at every step of the workers' compensation process. We will be there from the filing of your initial claim for benefits through the resolution of your case.
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Car accident

10%

If you've been injured in a vehicle accident and the insurance company is not offering you the settlement you deserve, attorney John A. Christiansen can help you pursue full compensation for your injuries.
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Defective and dangerous products

10%
Personal injury

10%
Trucking accident

10%
Wrongful death

10%

I WILL FIGHT TO GET THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE. CALL FOR A FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION!

John A. Christiansen has been a trial lawyer and worked in the area of litigation for over 25 years. He is a plaintiff's attorney representing injured people in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, employment discrimination and general civil litigation. He has received the prestigious Preeminent Attorney AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell as well as being voted by other attorneys to the prestigious "Best of the Bar" in the The Kansas City Business Journal for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. As a trial attorney, he has had over 100 trials, taken and defended over a thousand depositions (including many expert witnesses), handled over two thousand workers' compensation cases, done both jury trials and judge tried cases in a variety of practice areas, briefed and argued motions on an abundant number of topics, written appellate briefs, argued appellate cases, and counseled thousands of clients. Besides his private practice experience, Mr. Christiansen is also a former Assistant Attorney General of Missouri and a former Adjunct Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City. He has also been active in bar associations, especially the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association where he was chairman or co-chairman of the workers' compensation and appellate practice committees.

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Client's Choice

2019 2017 2015

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Law Office Of John Adams Christiansen, L.C.

(816) 527-8519 Office

4310 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO, 64111-3147

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333 S.W. Lake Village Blvd

Blue Springs, MO, 64014

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4.7 / 5.0

30 customer reviews

2 Star

Client's Choice

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Posted by Darla | August 8, 2019

Got me justice!

John A. Christiansen has represented me twice and each time I felt it was a good outcome. He listens and explains the law extremely well, cut down on expenses when he could, still got me justice$$$.... I highly recommend him!

Posted by Michael | August 1, 2019

Automotive Technician

John took charge and made sure that my workman comp. bills were paid. He did all the leg work. A real professional job. And he got me a fair settlement.

Posted by Jason | January 8, 2023

Great Guy!

John is very professional and courteous. He reached out immediately with a phone call and followed up with an in person consultation where he explained the process regarding my workers comp claim and what to expect moving forward. He is knowledgeable, confident and I'm expecting the best outcome with him on my side.

Posted by Mike | August 11, 2021

Amazing Lawyer

John Christiansen is an amazing lawyer and has been a blessing to us. He has helped me since I was 15 years old and I am now 40. He has taken care of any bad situations I have gotten myself into. He is kind and stays in touch with his clients so you are never wondering what is going on with your case. He is also very reasonably priced. I feel the Lord has blessed us with his help. If you need a lawyer, John is your guy!

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Posted by Shelia | April 21, 2021

Client

Mr. Christiansen was a caring and patient Attorney he worked diligently in my favor to get my case resolved. If I am in need of any assistance he would be the Attorney I would contact.

Posted by Darryl | February 16, 2021

Highly Recomend John

When I was injured at work and was running into issues with dealing with workers comp. Insurance, I contacted John, from the first moment we spoke he was very professional and offered to meet with me to discuss my injury. From there I hired John due to the fact he layed out exactly how things would go and made me feel very secure with his knowledge and experience. John was very responisive and very helpful throughout my entire case. He got me a fair settlement in the end and I would highly recomend him to anyone that is looking for a workers comp. lawyer.

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Posted by Feleshia | February 11, 2021

Review

I feel that Mr John Christiansen did a wonderful job with my case, Mr Christiansen negotiated in my best behalf, he kept things professional, but simple, he also made sure that I was informed of any developments in my case as time progressed.

Posted by Rita | January 6, 2020

Outcome~Superb

I had suffered a work-related injury. I found John on line, called and met with him soon after. I liked his demeanor, confidence, knowledge and his honesty. He was easy to work with and responded to questions promptly. I would definitely use him again, if needed or refer him to a friend/anyone in need of legal expertise.

Posted by Alan | August 27, 2019

Once call is all it takes.

I have used other lawyers in the past to handle traffic incidents and I have always had to call several times. With John Christiansen, one call and the traffic incident is taken care of. Fast and simple!! I have been a customer of his for over 10 years.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2019

Great experience

John handled my worker's compensation claim expertly. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand, followed up in a timely manner and ultimately negotiated a settlement that was much higher than my expectations. I would recommend John without reservation.

Posted by Luke | March 20, 2019

Great to work with!

He was really knowledgeable about my case and the law. He helped work with me and the company to find a equitable settlement. Awesome all around!

Posted by Elizabeth | June 7, 2018

Very Helpful

I was in an auto accident and didn't have health insurance at the time, but ended up needing to go to the ER. Without his help there's no way I would have been able to pay my medical bills. The auto insurance company dragged it out for so long, without him I couldn't have even kept track of it all. Super small price to pay for getting all my medical bills taken care of.

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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2018

Great job

Did the best he could under the circumstances it seems like all things to do with workman's comp I'm pretty set in stone I would use him again

Posted by Julia | April 19, 2018

Julia

Quick, efficient, polite, professionalism is top notch, honest. John did a great job reaching my settlement quickly without having to go to court.

Posted by Whitney | February 14, 2018

Best lawyer ever!

John is an excellent lawyer. He is personable, knowledgeble, and responsive. I would use him again and I would recommend him to anyone. Glad I found him.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017

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I highly recommend Mr. Christiansen to work as your advocate to assist you with your legal matters. He worked through a difficult situation in a very professional and favorable manner.

Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2017

Workers compensation claim

Nice guy. Understanding and attentive. Worked diligently on the case.

Posted by Mary | September 15, 2017

Workers Compensation

John handled my case well. He was on top of everything and it seemed like my case went smoothly. I actually enjoyed meeting with the doctor he referred. I wouldn't hesitate to refer Mr. Christiansen to anyone that needed legal help.

Posted by John | September 5, 2017

Absolutely excellent

John Christensen was an excellent attorney who I contacted and consulted with and hired with my workman's comp case he fought for a fair and just settlement I could not have asked for a better lawyer he helped me with every step of the way this is my first workman's comp case I have ever had to go through I would hire him again and recommend him to anyone who is looking for an excellent lawyer

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Posted by George | August 30, 2017

Great lawyer who gives great results

John gave me advice regarding a nursing home abuse case. I followed his advice and then asked him to represent me. He got a settlement that was more than than I thought we'd get. He also kept me informed during the process which I really appreciate.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor
University of Missouri-Kansas City
1996 - 2001

Assistant Attorney General of Missouri
Missouri Attorney's General's Office
1993 - 1995

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991

University of Missouri, Columbia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A

University of Kansas
Bachelor's
N/A

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Legal Cases

Taylor v. Contract Freighters, Inc., 315 S.W.3d 379 (Mo. App. 2010)
won/reversed on appeal

State of Missouri v. Lewis Leroy Thomas, 893 S.W.2d 382 (Mo. App. 1995)
won/affirmed

Bob Hammerschmidt v. Boone County
reversed

Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2011 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
1999 - Present

Missouri Bar Association
Member
1991 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
1991 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
1991 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Chairman; Appellate Practice Committee
2015 - 2016

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Vice Chair, Appellate Practice Committee
2012 - 2014

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Chairman; Workers' Compensation Committee
2007 - 2009

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Languages Spoken

German

Honors and Awards

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2023

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Best of the Bar
Kansas City Business Journal
2016

Best of the Bar
Kansas City Business Journal
2015

Best of the Bar
Kansas City Business Journal
2014

Best of the Bar
Kansas City Business Journal
2013

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Speaking Engagements

Handling the Workers' Compensation Case From Start to Finish
Preparing Your Case
2019

Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation
The Workers' Compensation Claim
2017

Annual Workers' Compensation Institute
Dual Jurisdiction Workers' Compensation Issues in Missouri and Kansas
2016

Workers' Compensation Law and Practice
Settlements and Return to Work Issues
2015

CLE By The Hour
Missouri Appellate Practice & Procedures: Basics
2015

The Labor and Employment Law Symposium
Workers' Compensation Fundamentals
2014

Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation
The Workers' Compensation Claim
2013

Workers' Compensation Update in Missouri
Analyzing Workers' COmpensation From the Claimant's Perspective
2012

Workers' Compensation Law & Practice
Settlements and Return to Work Issues
2010

2010 Workers' Compensation Institute
Case Law Update
2010

CLE by the Hour
Workers' Compensation 101 & Recent Major Developments
2009

Essentials of Missouri Practice
Fundamentals of Handling a Workers' Compensation Case
2007

Essentials of Missouri Practice
Fundamentals of Handling a Workers' Compensation Case
2006

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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)

Given (3)

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Tylor Whitham

Workers compensation Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher Korth

Workers compensation Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a very good lawyer who is passionate and caring for his clients. I would highly endorse him."

James McManus

Workers compensation Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney who is highly respected as well as very knowledgeable in the practice of law. John is an expert in the fields of workers compensation and wrongful termination."