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Tom Hershewe, Insurance Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

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

Kansas City, MO

Practicing insurance in Kansas City since 2005.

21+
Years practicing
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Tom Hershewe is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tom has over 21 years of legal experience.

Based in
Kansas City, MISSOURI
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

About Tom Hershewe: Tom Hershewe is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tom has over 21 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Tom Hershewe

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

Insurance cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Tom 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 Tom agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Tom 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 Tom agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Tom Hershewe — Over 21 years of Missouri insurance experience

Tom Hershewe is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Tom has over 21 years of legal experience.

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.

Tom's approach to insurance cases

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…

The kind of cases Tom takes

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

Credentials

Tom Hershewe's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Missouri – Kansas City

    — · 2005

  • William Jewell College

    — · 2002

Jurisdictions

Tom's state bar admissions

  • Missouri

    2005 · ACTIVE

Tom studied at — in University of Missouri – Kansas City and — in William Jewell College.

Law school and academic background

Tom completed — in University of Missouri – Kansas City and — in William Jewell College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tom runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Tom Hershewe

Tom has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Tom Hershewe's office in Kansas City

Tom'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.

Main office

1100 Main Street, Suite 2600

Kansas City, Missouri 64105

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tom 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 Tom usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tom charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tom'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; Tom 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 Tom

Tom 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. Tom confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tom'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 Tom Hershewe

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

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

  • Does Tom offer a free consultation?

    Tom charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tom's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Tom'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. Tom gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Tom 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 — Tom 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 Tom?

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

  • Is Tom accepting new insurance clients right now?

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

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

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

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