David M. Mayer

David was born and raised in Kansas City, where he attended Rockhurst High School. He went on to Boston College and earned a double major in Political Science and Economics. Upon returning to Kansas City, David enrolled at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Law School, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award and was a Victor Wilson Scholar.

David's practice concentrates on safety of children and the elderly. David has helped many clients recover for injuries or damages they received, including handicapped children who have been neglected or abused; children injured by dangerous conditions in stores; injury and death to the elderly from negligent nursing homes and transportation companies; injuries at swimming facilities; various automobile claims against negligent drivers.

For these efforts, David has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has received the top rating of AV for a lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys recognized David as one of the top 10 best lawyers in Missouri for client satisfaction.

David volunteers his time for legal aid programs throughout Missouri and Kansas, and serves on the Board of various not-for-profit charity organizations.

Swimming Pool Negligence, $5,000,000 VerdictClergy Sexual Abuse, Confidential SettlementLifeguard Negligence, Confidential SettlementHotel Swimming Pool Negligence, Confidential SettlementTruck Accident, $1,000,000 SettlementShooting at Night Club, $3,500,000 VerdictShooting at Night Club, Confidential SettlementShooting at Night Club, $2,735,000 VerdictAutomobile Accident, $1,000,000 VerdictAutomobile Death, $2,750,000 SettlementNursing Home Negligence, $3,350,000 VerdictNursing Home Abuse, Confidential SettlementChild sexual assault, Confidential SettlementCommunity Service Activities

Quest to Walk - Past Board MemberT.T. Homes Association - Past Board Member, Vice PresidentSTM Athletic Board - Past PresidentSt. Thomas Moore Men's Club - Past TreasurerSaint James Food Pantry - Volunteer Food ServerVAP - provided legal services to low-income individuals who were sued in civil lawsuits arising out of phone scams; ongoing member accepting periodic pro bono assignments for legal services for the indigent.Juvenile Court - provided pro bono legal services to low-income juveniles who had juvenile charges brought against them.Coaching - soccer and football coach for various grade school teams.Bishop Sullivan Center - donated food, money and presents to low-income families for Christmas.Committee member of fundraiser to support junior tennis.