Timothy J. Becker

Timothy J. Becker, Personal Injury Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Truck Accidents

Managing PartneratDollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC

Kansas City, MO

Practicing personal injury in Kansas City since 1991.

35+
Years practicing
3
Bar admissions

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Timothy J. Becker is a managing partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Truck Accidents. Timothy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC.

Based in
Kansas City, MO
Experience
over 35 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Truck Accidents
  • Handles Personal Injury and Truck Accidents matters from Kansas City, MO.
  • Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Timothy J. Becker: Timothy J. Becker is a managing partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Truck Accidents. Timothy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC.

Areas of practice

Timothy's practice areas in Kansas City

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

Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Timothy 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Truck Accidents cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Timothy takes truck accidents 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Biography

Timothy J. Becker, personal injury attorney serving Kansas City

Timothy J. Becker is a managing partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Truck Accidents. Timothy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, LC. Timothy works from Kansas City, Missouri and takes on personal injury 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 litigated truck crashes cases in 38 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients.

For Tim, the settlements are not what matters. It’s being able to provide comfort and hope for the families of truck crash victims. “I have spent my entire legal career dealing with families who have lost loved ones, often days after it happened.”

“When we first meet the families,” Becker says, “they are at the absolute lowest point of their lives. As we figure out how and why the unthinkable occurred, we see them come around and have that hope and sense of purpose back, pursuing the case to prevent it from happening to another family.”

He works alongside the other truck crash attorneys at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe to alter laws at the local, state and national level as well as truck company policies and procedures to ensure these types of accidents don’t happen again in the future.

Awards and Honors -

- Best Lawyers in America - 2022

- Super Lawyers - Top 100 in Missouri/Kansas and Top 50 in Kansas City - 2006-2010 and 2013-2021

- Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Power 30 - 2020

- The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 10 Trucking Attorneys in Missouri – 2017-2020

- The National Trial Lawyer’s – Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in Missouri – 2009-2019

- American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America - 2008-2016

- Kansas City Business Journal - Best of the Bar - 2009-2016

Working with Timothy on a personal injury 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 litigated truck crashes cases in 38 of the 50 states and won millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. For Tim, the settlements are not what matters. It’s being able to provide comfort and…

Who Timothy represents

Timothy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and truck accidents matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Timothy studied and practices

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City

    J.D. · 1991

  • Rockhurst College

    B.S. Business · 1988

Jurisdictions

Timothy's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court

    1997 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1991 · ACTIVE

Timothy studied at J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.S. Business in Rockhurst College.

Law school and academic background

Timothy completed J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.S. Business in Rockhurst College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Timothy runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Timothy J. Becker's office in Kansas City

Timothy'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 Timothy J. Becker — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Timothy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy'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; Timothy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Timothy

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Timothy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Timothy J. Becker

  • How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Timothy offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do personal injury cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Timothy 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 — Timothy 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 Timothy?

    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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Timothy accepting new personal injury clients right now?

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

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

Timothy handles personal injury matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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