Jay Benson

Jay Benson: Attorney with The Benson Law Firm LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Author: "Just Say 'No' to Broad Medical Authorization," The Missouri Trial Attorney (Winter 1998). Editor, The Missouri Trial Attorneys, 2003—.

Areas of Practice (13)

  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Truck Accidents
  • Workers Compensation
  • Products Liability
  • Defective Products
  • Wrongful Death
  • Civil Trial Practice
  • Insurance Defense
  • Criminal Defense
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Driving While Intoxicated

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Truman State University, B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
University of Missouri at Kansas City, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, Missouri; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri; U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Memberships:
Adair County (President, 1998-1999) and American Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar; Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) (Member, Board of Governors, 1997—); American Association for Justice; Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL).
Birth Information:
Monroe City, Missouri, January 8, 1957
ISLN:
909103901

Payment Information

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (42 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/19/13 in Trial Practice

    Jay should be AV rated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/19/13 in Bodily Injury

    Jay and I serve on the executive committee of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys together and are among 10 such members statewide who similarly serve on the executive committee. Jay's care, compassion and concern for the clients he represen... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/16/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/16/13 in Personal Injury

    As a trial judge for the past 16 years in Kirksville, Missouri, where Mr. Benson's office is located, I have had the opportunity to observe Mr. Benson during during the presentation and argument of many motions and the trial of many cases. Mr. Benso... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/13/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/13/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/12/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/12/13 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Jay for many years and have numerous cases against him. He is an excellent lawyer and a reasonable adversary. I have referred several cases to him and would recommend him highly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/11/13 in General Practice

    I have known Jay for many years and have been co- counsel with him numerous times in complex litigation. his work ethic is second to none. He practices in a small town in Kirksville Missouri and the amount of respect people have for him up there is r... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/11/13 in General Practice

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Jay gave me peace of mind and confidence in the direction my case was going and settled with a better outcome than anticipated. I have recommended his services to anyone possible for 15 years since he...

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Contact Information:

660-627-9076  Phone

660-627-0113  Fax

www.bensonlawfirm.com

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