Kirk R. Presley

Kirk R. Presley


Presley & Presley Trial Lawyers

Recognized since 2009

Kansas City, Missouri

Practice Areas

Aviation Law

Litigation - Insurance

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Insurance
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Kansas City personal injury attorney Kirk Presley brings over four decades of legal experience to clients confronting the complexities of plaintiff’s personal injury cases. He handles situations involving trucking, aviation, and automobile accidents, alongside premises and product liability matters.

Kirk Presley’s litigation practice is dedicated to advocating for clients while addressing industries with histories of wrongful or negligent actions. Kirk has in-depth knowledge in complex insurance issues often inherent in significant injury and wrongful death cases. His track record includes achieving two of the largest insurance bad faith verdicts in Missouri, one against Allstate for $16.5 million and another against American Family for $11 million.

Kirk volunteered with Trial Lawyers Care, representing five clients with claims before the Victim’s Compensation Fund following the 9/11 attacks, including a recovery exceeding $4,000,000. He has also been recognized for his significant contribution to the LEAP Foundation (Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance), including being elected King of the annual Mardi Gras luncheon for his efforts supporting Operation Breakthrough. Kirk continues to support Operation Breakthrough’s mission, providing services like daycare and after-school programs for at-risk children.

Presley & Presley LLC is honored to have Kirk contributing to key practice areas such as Aviation Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Kirk Presley is committed to delivering service to his clients with the utmost diligence and care.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 4801 Main Street, Suite 375
    Kansas City, MO 64112
Education
  • University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 1983
  • California, The State Bar of California, 1990
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 1983

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Insurance
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Insurance, Kansas City, MO (2025)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO (2024)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO (2022)
  • Litigation - Insurance, Kansas City, MO (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Aviation Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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Handling Insurance Claims for Serious Accident Injuries


If you’re in an accident, you might sustain injuries that will need extensive treatment. On top of missing work, you may be recommended specialty treatments that are very expensive—even when they’re covered by your health insurance.

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