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David Mathew Mayer
also known as David M. Mayer
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About David
Biography
David M. Mayer is the managing shareholder of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., a nationally recognized plaintiff litigation firm representing survivors of sexual abuse and victims of catastrophic injury throughout Missouri and Kansas. Through offices in Kansas City, Springfield, Branson, and St. Joseph, David has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families pursue justice after devastating injuries, abuse, and wrongful death tragedies.
David has extensive experience handling high-profile litigation involving child sexual abuse, boarding school abuse, clergy abuse, institutional negligence, and cases involving organizations that failed to protect vulnerable children and adults. He is widely recognized for advocating on behalf of survivors and pursuing accountability against schools, churches, corporations, and institutions responsible for abuse and misconduct.
In addition to sexual abuse litigation, David represents victims in catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death claims, and other serious personal injury matters involving life-changing injuries and substantial financial losses. His work has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for injury victims and abuse survivors across the Midwest.
A graduate of Boston College and the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, David is licensed in Missouri and Kansas and has earned numerous honors throughout his career, including the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition among leading trial attorneys nationwide. He was recently awarded the ICON Award, which honors distinguished attorneys who have demonstrated sustained success and leadership within and outside the legal profession. David has also been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Bar Plan Foundation.
Known for his compassionate advocacy and aggressive litigation style, David remains committed to helping clients rebuild their lives after traumatic events.Kansas City personal injury and sexual abuse lawyer fighting for survivors and injured victims across Missouri and Kansas. Handling sexual abuse, truck accidents, wrongful death, daycare abuse, clergy abuse, and catastrophic injury claims.
Award-winning Kansas City car accident attorney David Mayer fights for injured drivers and passengers throughout Missouri and Kansas in serious auto accident, truck accident, and wrongful death cases.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
35 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-50%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Kansas for 32 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 33 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Monsees & Mayer, P.C.
Fax
Park Central Plaza L, 4717 Grand Avenue, Ste. 820, Kansas City, MO, 64112-2258
monseesmayer.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Lawyers in Mo, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 1% of National Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Lawyers in Mo, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
N/A
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Shareholder, Monsees & Mayer
1995 - 2013
Partner, Monsees, Miller, Mayer, Presley & Amick, PC
Associations
2008 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Missouri BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$2,750,000 Settlement
$3.3 million verdict
$5.2 million dollar verdict
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BS
Languages
English
Spanish