David M. Mayer

David M. Mayer is a veteran trial attorney and managing shareholder with Monsees & Mayer, P.C., focusing his practice on catastrophic personal injury and sexual abuse litigation throughout Missouri and Kansas. Serving clients from the firm’s offices in Kansas City, Springfield, Branson, and St. Joseph, David represents individuals and families facing severe injuries, traumatic abuse, and wrongful death losses caused by negligence and institutional misconduct.

David has built a distinguished career representing survivors of child sexual abuse, boarding school abuse, clergy abuse, and institutional abuse claims. He has extensive experience litigating complex cases against schools, churches, youth organizations, corporations, and other institutions that failed to protect children and vulnerable individuals from abuse and exploitation.

His practice also includes serious car accidents, truck accidents, catastrophic injury claims, premises liability litigation, and wrongful death cases involving substantial physical, emotional, and financial damages. David is known for meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and a relentless commitment to pursuing accountability and maximum compensation for his clients.

Throughout his career, David has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements while earning recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, National Trial Lawyer organizations, and professional legal associations. He was recently honored with the ICON Award, recognizing distinguished attorneys for sustained success and leadership within and beyond the legal profession. David has also been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Bar Plan Foundation. His leadership and advocacy continue to shape Monsees & Mayer’s reputation as a leading plaintiff litigation firm throughout the Midwest.