The Lawler Firm, LLC- Personal Injury Attorneys

01/29/2026

The Missouri Bar stands firmly against any effort to diminish the role of the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government.

Read more: https://news.mobar.org/statement-in-support-of-equal-branches-of-government/

04/22/2025

We would like to congratulate Erika Lawler on being awarded the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Women's Justice Award in the area of Litigation for her work in representing sexual and physical abuse survivors.

Erika Lawler never wanted to be anything other than a lawyer.

04/14/2023

Connect with the Kansas City Jr. Blues Rugby Club for KC Area top level High School Rugby. The Jr. Blues are represented by top area High School Athletes from across the metro. The Jr. Blues Rugby Club is an excellent conduit to college, amateur and professional rugby.

02/01/2023

Meet: Vince Jacoby - Rockhurst
Position: Fullback

Vince has been with the Jr. Blues since his freshman year and is on his way to being a four year starter with the club. Vince possesses all the skills you can ask for in a rugby player - team player, fast, quick, strong and sees the field. Vince will be a key component to the Jr. Blues this year and next.

Next year Vince will be a four-year starter for the Jr. Blues.

Are you interested in joining the Kansas City Jr. Blues Rugby Club? There's still time to join. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 at Blue River Park Athletic Fields. Watch our page for updates on location of trainings!

12/24/2022

Happy Holidays from The Lawler Firm!

11/21/2022

The Lawler Firm is proud of Chris Lawler who was recognized for the 14th year in a row as a Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyer.

11/18/2022

Happy Friday! This week our is featuring Christopher J. Lawler of The Lawler Firm, LLC.

Chris is the founder of The Lawler Firm, LLC. He received his bachelor’s degree from Rockhurst College in 1998 and attended law school at UMKC School of Law where he graduated in 2002. Chris clerked for Hon. C. William Kramer and Hon. Jack Grate in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Following his clerkship, Chris began working at a small Kansas City civil litigation firm. Chris has been recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as one of the “Best of Bar” in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was selected as one of Kansas and Missouri’s “Super Lawyers” by Law and Politics in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2014 and 2015, Chris was also named as
one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association for the state of Missouri. In 2011, Chris was also nominated for the Lon O. Hocker Award. Chris is also involved in MOBAR, KBA, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, ABA, American Association of Justice, National Trial Lawyers Association, and KCMBA (2006 President’s Award; 2012 YLS President; CLE Speaker).

Thank you, Christopher, for your continued support of KCMBA!
If you are interested in becoming a Fellow, please contact (816) 474-4322 or [email protected]

10/12/2022

The Lawler Firm, LLC was honored to represent Mr. Wynn in his claim against the Kansas City Police Department.

In his lawsuit the man said he fell to the ground and stayed there for around 45 minutes as he begged police for help. His lawyer said the incident worsened his existing spinal injury, requiring him to use a wheelchair.