Monsees & Mayer PC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

David M. Mayer is the managing shareholder of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., in Kansas City, Missouri, where he focuses on advocating for victims of sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability, including swimming pool injuries. A Kansas City native, David is dedicated to seeking justice for his clients, particularly children and the elderly harmed by the negligence of others. Notable cases include a $5.3 million verdict for a swimming pool negligence incident, $24 million dollar sexual abuse verdict, $21 million settlement for wrongful death case involving school bus, $3.35 million verdict for nursing home resident death and numerous multi-million dollar confidential settlements involving sexual abuse.

David’s achievements have garnered high recognition within the legal profession. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating for legal skill and ethics and is listed among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as being in the top 10% for client satisfaction. Additionally, Dave has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top 50 lawyer in the States of MO/KS. In acknowledgment of his service, David was recently awarded the Pat Kelly Service Award by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law Foundation & Law Alumni Association.

David’s academic journey began with a double major in Political Science and Economics at Boston College, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, where he was a Victor Wilson Scholar and received the American Jurisprudence Award. He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas, the U.S. District Courts for both states, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Monsees & Mayer PC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1992
  • Boston College, graduated 1989

  • Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 1993
  • Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 1992

  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
  • National Crime Victim Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • National Association of Distinguished Attorneys - Member
  • American Institute of Plaintiff Attorneys - Member
  • American Society of Legal Advocates - Member
  • Best Attorneys of America - Charter Member
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
  • Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 1993
  • Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 1992
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
  • National Crime Victim Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • National Association of Distinguished Attorneys - Member
  • American Institute of Plaintiff Attorneys - Member
  • American Society of Legal Advocates - Member
  • Best Attorneys of America - Charter Member
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1992
  • Boston College, graduated 1989
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
  • Sexual Abuse

Additional Information

  • Areas of Practice
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bad Faith Insurance Claims
  • Construction / Industrial Injuries
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Child Safety
  • Swimming Pool Injuries
    • Honors & Awards

    • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, awarded by the National Trial Lawyers and American Society of Legal Advocates
    • Top 10 Lawyers in Missouri for Client Satisfaction - American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
    • Best Lawyers in America
    • American Jurisprudence Award, 1990
    • Victor Wilson Scholar, 1991-1993
    • Life Member of Who's Who, 2000
    • AV rated - Martindale Hubbell
    • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
    • Super Lawyer MO/KS – TOP 50
    • Premier 100 Criminal and Civil Lawyer in Missouri - American Academy of Trial Attorneys
    • Corporate LiveWire Global Awards Winner 2016
    • Nations Top 1% - National Association of Distinguished Counsel
    • Pat Kelly Service Award - UMKC School of Law

    • Verdicts/Settlements
    • Church liability for child sexual abuse $6,000,000 Settlement
    • School liability for student sexual abuse $5,000,000 Verdict
    • Housing/Apartment liability for sexual abuse - $8,000,000 Settlement
    • Wrongful Death Bus Accident - $21,000,000 Settlement
    • Hotel Swimming Pool Negligence, $5,300,000 Verdict
    • Lifeguard Negligence, Confidential Settlement
    • Hotel Swimming Pool Negligence, Confidential Settlement
    • Truck Accident, $1,000,000 Settlement
    • Shooting at Night Club, $3,500,000 Verdict
    • Shooting at Night Club, Confidential Settlement
    • Shooting at Night Club, $2,735,000 Verdict
    • Automobile Accident, $1,000,000 Verdict
    • Automobile Death, $2,750,000 Settlement
    • Nursing Home Negligence, $3,350,000 Verdict
    • Nursing Home Abuse, Confidential Settlement
    • Child Sexual Assault, Confidential Settlement

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