Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Reed Martens
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Reed Martens is a skilled trial attorney and relentless advocate for victims of sexual abuse and personal injury. His ability to secure favorable verdicts and settlements has made him a trusted name in the courtroom.
Fighting for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Reed is passionate about helping survivors find their voice and pursue the justice they deserve. His compassionate approach has helped countless victims hold perpetrators and institutions accountable. He treats each case as if it were his own, leaving no stone unturned in the fight for justice.
Recognitions and Achievements
Since 2019, Reed has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. The Rising Stars list is a recognition bestowed on no more than 2.5% of the lawyers across Missouri and Kansas.
Reed was named to the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.
Reed was recognized as KCMBA Young Lawyer of the Year in 2025
Reed presents annually on topics surrounding sexual abuse civil litigation, during which he educates on key issues attorneys and advocates should be aware of, while offering insights and solutions on how attorneys can navigate these issue to secure a successful outcome for victims and survivors.
Overview
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 2016
- Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 2016
- Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 2016
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
- National Crime Victim Bar Association - Member
- Platte County Bar Association - Member & Past President
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Missouri
- Kansas, Kansas Bar Association, 2016
- Missouri, The Missouri Bar, 2016
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
- National Crime Victim Bar Association - Member
- Platte County Bar Association - Member & Past President
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 2016
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Missouri
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2022-2025 for work in:
- Construction Law - 2025
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025
- Transportation Law - 2025
- Construction Law - 2024
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024
- Transportation Law - 2024
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023
- Transportation Law - 2023
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2022
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2022
- Transportation Law - 2022
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Q&A
Our focus is to represent victims of sexual abuse within the civil justice system. Not only are the harms suffered by victims complex, but so too are the legal nuances in these cases. Both complexities require expertise.
- How much is my case worth? The answer is typically “it depends” or it is “case-by-case”, which I’m sure our clients don’t like hearing. However, it’s the truth and it’s not possible to provide a fair and accurate analysis of potential case value without full information concerning a) the injuries sustained, and permanency of injuries, if any, b) applicable law, including whether there are damage “caps” that may apply, and c) applicable insurance limits.
- How long does a lawsuit take? Again, the answer is “it depends” but a client can generally expect to get a trial setting within 12-18 months after their lawsuit is filed.
- What is the process of a lawsuit? Because of how common this question is, we created the following video that helps explain the process of a lawsuit: Navigating the Process of a Lawsuit
We had the great fortune of representing a wonderful young woman at trial who was sexually abused by a teacher at school. The insurance company made an offer before the case was filed that insulted our client and the harm she suffered. At that point, our client made the brave decision to move forward and tell her story. When the insurance company finally got serious about settlement, our client stood up for herself and told them it was too late. The jury heard her story and entered a substantial verdict holding the school accountable, including a finding of punitive damages.
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