Attorney Profiles

Christopher J. Lawler 
Kansas City, Missouri
Associate
phone (816) 931-2229
1-866-658-2229 (Toll Free)
fax (816) 756-1181
email Email Me

Christopher J. Lawler was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics from Rockhurst College in 1998. He received his Juris Doctor in from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law in 2002.

For two years, Chris clerked for the Honorable C. William Kramer and the Honorable Jack Grate, both judges of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. In that role, he was closely involved with nearly two dozen jury trials ranging from complex civil cases, domestic cases, and serious felonies. Chris is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas.

Chris is an active member of the KCMBA Young Lawyers Section, and serves on the section's social committee. He is a member of the Ross T. Roberts Chapter of the American Inns of Court.

Areas of Practice:
Trucking Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Railroad Accidents
Products Liability
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Premises Liability
Personal Injury
Civil Rights - Police Misconduct
Insurance - Bad Faith Claims
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Kansas, 2003
Missouri, 2002
Education:
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2002
Juris Doctor


Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri, 1998
B.S.B.A.
Major:  Finance/Economics


Professional Associations and Memberships:
KCMBA, Young Lawyers Section, 2002 - Present
Active Member


KCMBA, Torts Committee, 2003 - Present
Member


KCMBA, Social Committee, 2002 - Present
Member


KCMBA, American Inns of Court, Ross T. Roberts Chapter
Member


Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2003 - Present
Member


Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2003 - Present
Member


American Bar Association, 2002 - Present
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Hon.C. William Kramer , Judge, Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Clerk


Hon. Jack Grate, Judge, Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Clerk