Jill A. Presley
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Attorney Jill Presley, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, has devoted her legal career to supporting those seeking personal injury representation. Her deep connections to the community provide her with a unique perspective and genuine empathy, helping her build trust and rapport with her clients.
As a Partner and Co-Founder of Presley & Presley LLC, Jill Presley focuses her practice on addressing catastrophic personal injury cases such as semi-truck and auto crashes, sexual abuse, airplane and helicopter crashes, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. Her practice areas include Aviation Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jill is committed to integrity and creativity in her pursuit of justice for her clients and within the courtroom.
With more than 25 years of experience and participation in over 60 jury trials, Jill began her legal journey as an Assistant District Attorney in Jackson County, where she worked on cases involving sexual crimes and other violent offenses. This experience was crucial in shaping her trial practice with a balance of strong advocacy and compassion.
Jill Presley is recognized for her achievements, having set numerous record-setting verdicts for her clients. Among her accolades are the Woman’s Justice Award and recognition by notable organizations like the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Super Lawyers. Since 2018, she has been included in the esteemed Best Lawyers in America listings and was named Lawyer of the Year in 2023 specifically for her work in Aviation Law. Her accomplishments were further acknowledged in 2024 when Missouri Lawyers Weekly placed her on the Power 30 List.
Overview
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
- University of Missouri, Bachelor of Arts , graduated 1994
- Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 1994
- Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 1994
- Association of Women Lawyers - Board Member 2024
- Denise Hennings Connections Mentorship Program - Mentor 2021-Present
- Women’s Litigation Symposium - 2024 Chair
- Central Exchange Midwest Leadership Summit - 2024 Honorary Chair
- American Bar Association - Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Sustaining Member
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Sustaining Member
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 1994
- Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 1994
- Association of Women Lawyers - Board Member 2024
- Denise Hennings Connections Mentorship Program - Mentor 2021-Present
- Women’s Litigation Symposium - 2024 Chair
- Central Exchange Midwest Leadership Summit - 2024 Honorary Chair
- American Bar Association - Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Sustaining Member
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Sustaining Member
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
- University of Missouri, Bachelor of Arts , graduated 1994
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Aviation Law, Kansas City, MO (2025)
- Aviation Law, Kansas City, MO (2023)
- Aviation Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers 2016 to Present - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Kansas City
Best Lawyers 2016 to Present - Aviation Law, Kansas City
Best Lawyers 2016 to Present - Litigation - Insurance, Kansas City
Best Lawyers - 2023 Lawyer of the Year, Aviation Law, Kansas City
Best Lawyers 2016 to Present - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
American Lawyer Midwest Trailblazer Award, 2021
Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Power 30 Award-Personal Injury, 2024
Women’s Justice Awards - 2021
Martindale Hubbell - Premier AV Rating
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