Tim Monsees is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia where he attended both undergraduate and law school. A lifetime Kansas City, Missouri native, he returned home to practice law upon graduation from law school in 1981, where he graduated in the top 10% of his law school and was awarded the distinction of "Order of the Coif." In over 30 years of practice, he has worked for law firms specializing in defense of insurance companies and product manufacturers. He now uses his experience to better know his opponents while restricting his practice to representation of victims of wrongdoing. His recognition by his peers in the legal community with a Martindale-Hubbell rating of "A/V" sets him at the top of his profession in both legal ability and professional integrity. Recently, Tim was recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and medical malpractice. Active leadership involvement in local, state and national legal communities, assists him in locating other attorneys and experts with information that will better serve you. He is past Chairman of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's Tort Law Committee, the area of law most affecting you, if you are an injured person. Tim is also a member of the governing bodies of the largest victim's legal organization in both Missouri and Kansas. As a Sustaining member of the American Association for Justice, the best resources in the nation are available to Tim's practice. His membership in the Million Dollar Advocate's Forum is a testament to his history of million dollar results for his clients. Most importantly, Tim has a family. His family provides an inspiration for his representation of families like yours. Publications and Presentations: *Trial Tips - Find the Dastardly Deed, The Missouri Trial Attorney, Winter, 1999. *Trial of the Wrongful Death Case, Lorman Education Services CLE, "Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in Missouri, 2001. *The International Acts Exclusion, Missouri Bar CLE, "1993 - The Year in Review." *Federal Practice: Rule 26(a) in the Real World, An Outline for Maximizing its Virtues and Minimizing the Pitfalls, KCMBA Federal Court CLE, 1995. *Laying the Foundation - Update on Demonstrative Evidence Case Law, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys CLE, "Maximizing Damages in Personal Injury Cases", 1995. *Missouri Tort Law Update, UMKC CLE, "15-Hour Review of the Law", 1996. *Accident Reconstruction, KCMBA CLE, "Personal Injury Cases: A Practical Approach", 1997. *Discovery of the Plaintiff's Medical and Employment History, University of Missouri- Columbia CLE, "Hot Topics in Personal Injury Litigation", 1997. *1997 Torts and Civil Actions Update, Missouri Bar CLE, "Annual Law Update", 1997. *Missouri Tort Law Update, UMKC CLE, "15-Hour Review of the Law", 1997. *1998 Torts and Civil Actions Update, Missouri Bar CLE, "Annual Law Update", 1998. *Missouri Tort Law Update, UMKC CLE, "15-Hour Review of the Law", 1998. *Defending Your Client, The Independent Witness and Your Expert Witness, UMKC CLE, "Talking and Defending Depositions", 1998. *Trial Strategy-The Beginning of the End, National Business Institute CLE, "Bad Faith Litigation in Missouri", 1998. *Ethical Considerations & Settlement, National Business Institute CLE, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Law in Missouri", June, 2000. *Use of Paralegals at Trial, Practical and Ethical Considerations, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, 2003. *Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Missouri, National Business Institute, June 2005 *Navigating the Troubled Waters of Tort Reform, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2005. *Trial Lawyer's Successful Trial Tips: What They Learned, Missouri Bar Association, October 2005. *Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Kansas, National Business Institute, November 2005. *Evidence Deskbook-Expert Testimony, Missouri Bar Association CLE Publications, Scheduled Publication, 2006. *Demystifying Third-Party Liens in Personal Injury Cases, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2007. *Evidentiary Essentials for Small Firms, Missouri Bas Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2008. *Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2008. *The Art of Persuasion, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2009. *10 Commandments of Legal Malpractice Claims and Avoidance, Missouri Legal Aid- Volunteer Attorney Project, August 2010. *How to be Successful in Mediation, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association 38th Annual Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference, May 2011. *When the Insurance Company says "No": First Party and Third Party Remedies, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, June 2011. *How to Avoid a Legal Malpractice Suit and Defend Yourself if it Happens, Missouri Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, 2011.
*Opening Statements, UMKC CLE, May 2013.
*Opening Statements, Missouri Bar Association Solo Small Firm Conference, June 2014.
*Sources of Proof Deskbook - Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence, Missouri Bar Association, CLE Publications, 2014.
*"I just Got Sued for Malpractice, Now What?", Missouri Bar Association of CLE Publications, 2014.
*Appellate Tips: The View from the Podium, Missouri Bar Association Solo Small Firm Conference, June 2016.
Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers. Martindale Hubbell rated A/V, 1995-present. Listed: American Association of Justice, Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, 2006-present; Kansas City "Best of the Bar;" Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury, 2007-present; Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, 2000-present; Who's Who in American Law; National Registry of Who's Who, 1999. National Finalist, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Student Trial Competition, 1981. Jefferson Club, University of Missouri at Columbia. Board of Directors, Kansas City 3&2 Baseball, (1999-2001). PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification. SSI Stress and Rescue Scuba Diving Certification, SSI Dive Master, SSI Dive Control Specialist.
