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David Mathew Mayer
also known as David M. Mayer
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About David
Biography
David M. Mayer is a highly respected trial attorney and managing shareholder of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., representing clients throughout Missouri and Kansas in serious personal injury and sexual abuse litigation. Based in Kansas City, his practice includes car and truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability and sexual abuse cases. He serves clients across the Kansas City metro area, Springfield, Branson, St. Joseph, and surrounding communities.
For decades, David has built a reputation as a dedicated advocate for individuals and families facing life-changing injuries and traumatic circumstances. He has handled complex cases involving institutional abuse, unsafe property conditions, serious motor vehicle collisions, and negligence claims against businesses, organizations, and insurance companies. His work has resulted in numerous significant verdicts and settlements for injury victims and survivors, including multi-million-dollar recoveries in sexual abuse and catastrophic injury litigation.
David earned undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Economics from Boston College before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. During law school, he received academic honors including recognition as a Victor Wilson Scholar and the American Jurisprudence Award. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas, as well as in multiple federal courts.
Throughout his legal career, David has been recognized for both professional excellence and client advocacy. He maintains the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by organizations including The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Known for his compassionate approach and aggressive courtroom advocacy, David Mayer remains committed to helping injury victims and survivors pursue accountability, justice, and meaningful financial recovery.
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
Other places you can find David online.
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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
N/A
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