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Biography
Mike Yonke is passionate about his work. Every single day he helps people who have been injured because of someone’s negligence. These people may have physical, psychological or financial damages because of an accident and he does everything in his power to help them get the compensation they deserve.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Kansas for 30 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1995
Licensed in Missouri for 31 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Location
Yonke Law LLC
4310 Madison Avenue, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO, 64111
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Michael Thomas Yonke's Reviews
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Posted by Roger | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Super could not be Happier.
Don't waste your time with a corporate attorney. Mike did a fantastic job for me and my wife. I can now continue my life.
Posted by David Withers | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
Mike went above and beyond my expectations. Made us feel as if we were family.
Posted by Michael | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
workers comp case
Michael was awesome and his support though some really hard times was extremely generous on his part
Posted by Rachel | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great trial attorney in KC
Mike has helped me out on several occassions in the past. Fantastic attorney - great at listening and understanding your issues or concerns. I'd highly recommend Mr. Yonke!
Michael Thomas Yonke's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike truly cares about his clients. He will work hard to give you the representation you need and the compensation you deserve. If you are in search of an Attorney, I highly recommend Mike Yonke."
"Mike Yonke is one of the finest trial lawyers in the country. He is the only lawyer I know of who has received a million dollar plus verdict in a civil case and a major criminal case acquittal in United States District Court in the same year. He carries on a family tradition of vindicating rights of the little guy and making the legal system work for those who have been wronged."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Probation issued in MO, 2017
updated on 01/26/2018Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
2020 Edition Of The Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers®
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
“Best Law Firms” List, Best Lawyers® And U.S. News & World Report
2018
“Best Law Firms” List, Best Lawyers® And U.S. News & World Report
2018
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Continental's Who's Who, Continental
2015
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Listed, Who's Who Legal
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Yonke Law LLC
2001 - 2012
Attorney, Yonke & Pottenger, LLC
1994 - 2001
Attorney, Yonke, Arnold, Newbold & Regan , P.C.
1993 - 1994
Intern, Jackson County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
1994 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysBoard of Governors
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Yonke Law Settles Construction Site Personal Injury Case for $1.5 Million
$1.5 Million
Yonke Law Settles Wrongful Death Case for $728,000
$728,000
Yonke Law Settles Complex Consumer Protection Case for $1 Million
$1 Million
Education
1994
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Missouri, Columbia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Publications
2015
Missouri Trial Attorney
Depositions of Deense Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
2015
Missouri Trial Attorney
Visual Persuasion: Litigating Cases While Battling the 'CSI Effect'
2008
Missouri Trial Attorney
Litigating High Stacked Merchandise Cases
2006
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
A Hazard in The Courtroom
Languages
English