Thomas Hershewe

Thomas Hershewe, Insurance Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

PartneratDollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC

Kansas City, MO

Practicing insurance in Kansas City since 2005.

21+
Years practicing
2
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Thomas Hershewe is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC.

Based in
Kansas City, MO
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Kansas City, MO.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Thomas Hershewe: Thomas Hershewe is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Thomas Hershewe

Thomas concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Thomas takes insurance matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Thomas takes personal injury matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Thomas Hershewe — Over 21 years of Missouri insurance experience

Thomas Hershewe is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC.

Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them. Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case. During his time at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tom has recovered more than $130 million against insurance companies for their failure to abide by good faith claims handling.

If that weren’t enough, Tom has also handled almost every kind of personal injury case imaginable. He’s been involved with cases pertaining to truck crashes, electrocution, faulty products, and industrial accidents.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America - 2020-2022

Super Lawyers - Top 100 in Missouri/Kansas and Top 50 in Kansas City - 2016-2021

Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Up and Coming - 2019

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Attorneys in Missouri - 2012-2019

Missouri Bar Foundation - David Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award - 2013

Working with Thomas on a insurance matter

Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them. Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case. During his time…

Clients Thomas works with

Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Thomas Hershewe's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law

    J.D. Member · 2005

  • William Jewell College

    B.S. Political · 2002

Jurisdictions

Thomas's state bar admissions

  • Kansas

    2011 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    2005 · ACTIVE

Thomas studied at J.D. Member in University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and B.S. Political in William Jewell College.

Law school and academic background

Thomas completed J.D. Member in University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and B.S. Political in William Jewell College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Thomas's professional memberships and bar associations

  • The Missouri Bar - Member | Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Member | Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys - Member, Amicus Committee | American Association for Justice | Missouri Humanities Council | Operation Breakthrough

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Locations

Thomas Hershewe's office in Kansas City

Thomas's primary office is at City Center Square, 1100 Main Street, Suite 2600, Kansas City, MO, 64105-5194. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC

City Center Square, 1100 Main Street, Suite 2600

Kansas City, MO 64105-5194

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Hiring guide

How to hire Thomas Hershewe — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Thomas

Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Hershewe

  • How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Thomas offer a free consultation?

    Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

    Thomas is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Thomas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Thomas?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Thomas accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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