David Lawrence Johnson
also known as Dave Johnson, David Johnson
About David
Biography
Dave Johnson is passionate about fighting for the rights of his clients. He has worked tirelessly throughout his career to ensure that every person he represents has a voice. When Dave works with new clients, he strives to put himself in their shoes. Because of this empathetic mentality, he is able to fight back against big corporations and other wrongdoers.
In college, Dave focused on advocacy, public speaking, debate, forensics, and mock trials. He received several recognitions in mock trial competitions, served on the Board of Advocates, and directed a mock trial competition.
After school, Dave went on to work with a Jackson County Circuit Court judge as a law clerk, where he first realized his passion for personal injury law. As a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Missouri Department of Revenue, he litigated several cases against drunk drivers before moving on to advocate for other injury victims who might go overlooked.
When you work with Dave, you can expect attentive, hands-on legal guidance and aggressive legal advocacy. Dave focuses primarily on wrongful death cases, motorcycle accidents, insurer negligence, insurance bad faith, and more.
In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two daughters. He is an avid tennis player. He’s also very involved in his church and serves as a teacher. Dave also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-40%
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Licensed in Kansas for 11 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 16 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
DM Injury Law - Kansas City
4600 Madison Ave Suite 1200, Kansas City, MO, 64112
DM Injury Law - Blue Springs
1209 North West North Ridge Drive Suite C, Blue Springs, MO, 64015
DM Injury Law - Columbia
33 East Broadway Suite 290, Columbia, MO, 65203
DM Injury Law - Saint Louis
900 Spruce Street Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO, 63102
DM Injury Law - Wichita
515 South Main Street Suite 107, Wichita, KS, 67202
DM Injury Law - Topeka
534 South Kansas Ave Suite 160, Topeka, KS, 66603
DM Injury Law - Olathe
13470 South Arapaho Drive Suite 170, Olathe, KS, 66062
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David Lawrence Johnson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
49 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews
Posted by Nancy | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The best!
From the very beginning, Dave was very thorough in explaining the process and answered all of my questions. I didn’t have to worry about my accident and recovery once I turned everything over to him. This allowed me to concentrate on healing. He was always just a phone call or email away if I needed...
Posted by Danny | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Really did me a solid
Dave helped me with a dispute with my insurance company. He was able to get me what was owed to me when the insurance company didn’t want to. I highly recommend Dave!
Posted by Steve | May 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Will get you what you deserve
Dave represented me for a car accident case I had. He did a great job and got me money for my pain and suffering! I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. Thank you, Dave!
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2023
Valuable resource
Dave Johnson is a knowledgeable, astute, and sharp attorney. His command of the law, especially in personal injury and insurance law is impressive.
Posted by Larry | May 11, 2023
Doesn’t get much better
Dave is an outstanding attorney! He really knows his stuff. If you’ve been injured, call Dave!
David Lawrence Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dave is an excellent attorney with a caring heart. I consult with him occasionally and value his advice."
"David is one of the most thorough and competent lawyers I have worked with. We have worked together on several cases and it has been a real pleasure. His level of preparation never ceases to amaze me."
"I have worked with David on several cases, and he has consistently demonstrated the highest proficiency. I have been impressed by David’s intelligence and integrity, but even more so by his compassion. David has a strong sense of fairness, and he works very hard to obtain justice for his clients. He has earned each of his many victories, and I highly recommend him."
"David is an exceptional attorney whose experience, skill, and tenacity consistently result in phenomenal results for his clients. I could not recommend him more highly and am honored to know and work with such a wonderful person."
"David is an experienced trial lawyer and definitely a force to be reckoned with both inside the courtroom and out. We worked together on an arbitration and I was thoroughly impressed with David's skill in cross-examining experts and his knowledge of traumatic brain injury. I fully endorse him!"
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Appeals lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2020
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2020
Seven Figure Litigator, Seven Figure Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers of America, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, Top 25
2018
Five Stars, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, DM Injury Law
2012 - 2019
Senior Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Steve Sanders
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Missouri Department Of Revenue
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk to The Hon. Justine E. Del Muro, Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Carson & Coil
2006 - 2006
Summer Law Clerk to The Hon. Justine E. Del Muro, Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
1997 - 2012
Clerk, Hy-Vee
Associations
2018 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
2017 - Present
The Federalist Society
2016 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute
2015 - Present
Christian Trial Lawyers Association
2014 - Present
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
2014 - Present
Kansas Bar Association
2012 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
2012 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
2012 - Present
American Association for Justice
2010 - Present
Christian Legal Society
2009 - Present
Missouri State Bar Association
2005 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
$2,000,000 jury verdict (damages award)
$125,000
$150,000
120,000
$200,000 jury verdict (damages award)
$170,000
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Advanced Technology in the Courtroom
Languages
English