About Dave Johnson

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

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
J.D.
Truman State University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Missouri
State Bar of Kansas

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