Our Attorneys

David M. Mayer 
Kansas City, Missouri
phone (800) 444-7552/ (816) 361-5550
fax (816) 361-5577
email Email Me

David was born and raised in Kansas City, where he attended Rockhurst High School. He went on to Boston College and earned a double major in Political Science and Economics. Upon returning to Kansas City, David enrolled at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Law School, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award and was a Victor Wilson Scholar.

David's practice concentrates on safety of children and the elderly. David has helped many clients recover for injuries or damages they received, including handicapped children who have been neglected or abused; children injured by dangerous conditions in stores; injury and death to the elderly from negligent nursing homes and transportation companies; injuries at swimming facilities as well as various automobile claims against negligent drivers and their employers. For these efforts, David has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  He has also received the top rating of AV for a lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. 

David volunteers his time for legal aid programs throughout Missouri and Kansas, and serves on the Board of various not-for-profit charity organizations. 

Community Service Activities

  • T.T. Homes Association - Board Member, Vice President
  • STM Athletic Board - President
  • Treasurer of St. Thomas Moore Men's Club - Organization raising money to support inner-city athletics. 
  • VAP - provided legal services to low-income individuals who were sued in civil lawsuits arising out of phone scams; ongoing member accepting periodic pro bono assignments for legal services for the indignant.
  • Juvenile Court - provided pro bono legal services to low-income juveniles who had juvenile charges brought against them.
  • Coaching - soccer and football coach for various grade school teams.
  • Bishop Sullivan Center - donated food, money and presents to low-income families for Christmas.
  • Committee member of fundraiser to support junior tennis.
  • Major corporate sponsor of St. Thomas Moore Men's Club Golf Tournament, charitable golf tournament raising funds for St. Thomas Moore Catholic School.
  • Charitable contributions include donations to little league baseball, Leukemia Society, ALS and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
  • Solace House - The mission of Solace House is to provide a safe and understanding environment where grieving children and their families can obtain support from counselors, trained volunteer facilitators and other families in similar situations. 

    Automobile Accidents

    Aviation Accidents

    Construction / Industrial Accidents

    Dangerous Products

    Dangerous Premises

    Insurance Claims

    Medical Malpractice

    Nursing Home Negligence

    Recreational / Sporting Accidents

    Truck Accidents

    Other Types of Cases

  • Areas of Practice:
    Nursing Home Negligence
    Automobile Accidents
    Construction / Industrial Injuries
    Trucking Accidents
    Child Safety
    Swimming Pool Injuries
    Litigation Percentage:
    100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
    Bar Admissions:
    Missouri, 1992
    Kansas, 1993
    U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1992
    U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 1993
    U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1997
    Education:
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1992
    Doctor of Jurisprudence


    Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts, 1989
    Bachelor of Science


    Representative Cases:
    Greene v. Penn-America Insurance Company, 242 SW 3d 374 (MO App. 2007)
    Manzella v. Gilbert-Magill Co., 965 S.W. 2d 221 (Mo. App. W.D. 1998)
    Hedglin v. Stahl Speciality Company, 903 S.W.2d 922 (Mo. App. W.D. 1995)
    Lodigensky v. American States Preferred Ins. Co., 898 S.W.2d 661 (Mo. App. W.D. 1995)
    Royse v. American Economy Ins. Co., 866 SW 2d 873 (Mo. App. W.D. 1993)
    Marino v. Sander, 834 F.Supp. 1335 (D. Kan. 1993)
    Hopfinger v. Kidder Intern., Inc., 827 F.Supp. 1444 (W.D. Mo. 1993)
    Honors and Awards:
    American Jurisprudence Award, 1990


    Victor Wilson Scholar, 1991 - 1993


    Life Member of Who's Who, 2000


    AV rated- Martindale Hubbell


    Million Dollar Advocates Forum


    Top 100 Trial Lawyers


    Super Lawyer MO/KS


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
    Member


    The Missouri Bar
    Member


    Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
    Member


    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Member


    Past Employment Positions:
    Myerson, Monsees & Morrow, A Professional Corporation, Associate, 1992 - 1996


    Kansas City Office
    4717 Grand Ave. Suite 820
    Kansas City, MO 64112-2258
    Phone: (866) 774-3233
    Fax: (816) 361-5577
    Springfield Office
    1021 E. Walnut Street
    Springfield, MO 65806-2301
    Phone: (866) 774-3233
    Fax: (417) 866-8687