David M. Mayer
Awarded Practice Areas
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. 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 million verdict for a swimming pool negligence inciden, $24 million dollar sexual abuse verdict and numerous multi-million dollar confidential settlements in sexual abuse cases. His work has helped clients secure compensation for injuries from dangerous conditions in stores, car accidents, and other harm caused by negligence.
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. 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.
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 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 10th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Sexual Abuse
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Sexual Abuse
- Automobile Accidents
- 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
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 Distingished Counsel
- Verdicts/Settlements
- Swimming Pool Negligence, $5,000,000 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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