Tim Becker, General Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on General and Personal Injury
Kansas City, MO
Practicing general in Kansas City since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
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Tim Becker is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Tim has over 35 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Kansas City, MISSOURI
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- General · Personal Injury
- Handles General and Personal Injury matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Tim Becker: Tim Becker is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Tim has over 35 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Tim's practice areas in Kansas City
Tim concentrates on general and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tim handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Tim takes general 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 Tim agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Tim 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 Tim agrees to represent you.
Biography
Tim Becker, general attorney serving Kansas City
Tim Becker is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Tim has over 35 years of legal experience. Tim works from Kansas City, Missouri and takes on general matters across the region.
During his nearly 30-year legal career, Tim Becker has become known and revered as one of this nation’s leading truck crash attorneys. Through his work at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tim has tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.
Tim knows, without exception, truck crashes are not accidents. There is a reason the crash happened, and he works tirelessly to find out why. Tim knows the patterns, what to look for, what documents the trucking companies should have and what its drivers should be doing. This is why Tim is so effective, and what makes Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe one of the most sought-after truck crash law firms in the country. For Tim, the settlements are not what matters. It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims, and being their voice for change so this doesn’t happen again.
Two of his most noteworthy cases includes the Breedlove vs. S&H Express, Inc.; Jeffery Rice; Losif Ghimbasan: MODA Transport, Inc., that was settled for $4.09 million, and Holdeman v. Stratman where a jury awarded a verdict of $37.5 million.
Working with Tim on a general matter
During his nearly 30-year legal career, Tim Becker has become known and revered as one of this nation’s leading truck crash attorneys. Through his work at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tim has tried truck crashes in 33 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Tim knows, without exception, truck crashes are not accidents. There is a reason the crash…
Clients Tim works with
Tim reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and personal injury matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Tim studied and practices
University of Missouri – Kansas City
— · 1991
Rockhurst University
— · 1989
Jurisdictions
Tim's state bar admissions
Missouri
1991 · ACTIVE
Tim studied at — in University of Missouri – Kansas City and — in Rockhurst University.
Law school and academic background
Tim completed — in University of Missouri – Kansas City and — in Rockhurst University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tim runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Tim's legal honors and published work
Tim has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Power 30 – 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers – 2006-2010 and 2013-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 10 Trucking Attorneys in Missouri – 2017-2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in Missouri – 2009-2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Trial Lawyers Association – Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America – 2008-2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Kansas City Business Journal – Best of the Bar – 2009-2016
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Power 30 – 2020 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers – 2006-2010 and 2013-2020 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 10 Trucking Attorneys in Missouri – 2017-2020 (2026).
Locations
Tim Becker's office in Kansas City
Tim's primary office is at 1100 Main Street, Suite 2600, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Tim Becker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tim usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tim charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tim'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; Tim will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Tim
Tim discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Tim confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tim's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tim Becker
How much does it cost to hire Tim for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tim walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tim offer a free consultation?
Tim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tim's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Tim's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple general 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. Tim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tim take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Tim 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 — Tim 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 Tim?
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. Tim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tim accepting new general clients right now?
Tim's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri
Tim handles general matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
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