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Michael Kopit

Michael Kopit

Attorney - Founder

4520 Main Street, Suite 1000,
Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Put a Former Corporate Defense Attorney in Your Corner

Michael is a dedicated personal injury attorney in Kansas City, zealously representing individuals who have been harmed by others’ negligence.

Raised in the Kansas City area, Michael is deeply invested in the local community and takes pride in serving its residents. With a keen understanding of Missouri and Kansas personal injury laws, Michael works tirelessly to level the playing field against insurance companies and large corporations, ensuring that clients’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.

Michael earned his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law and has practiced law in the Kansas City area for over a decade.  During his career, he has been recognized with several honors and awards.  Below are some of the achievements:

  • Named to the Super Lawyers Kansas and Missouri Rising Stars list since 2017 in the practice area of General Litigation
  • Named by The Top 100 Magazine to the 2018 Top 100 Attorneys in Kansas list
  • Named by The Top 100 Magazine to the 2018 Top 40 Under 40 list

“The legal system shouldn’t be a contest of who has the deepest pockets. I spent nearly ten years defending the corporate playbook—now, I use that exact strategy to level the playing field for you.”

— Michael Kopit

Licensed in Kansas and Missouri

Attorney Michael Kopit represents people, not corporations. His practice involves all aspects of personal injury, including car wrecks, trucking wrecks, wrongful death, slip/trip/falls, nursing home negligence, and medical malpractice. He also handles employment disputes regarding wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation. Lastly, Mr. Kopit handles insurance disputes that may arise when an insurance company refuses to pay for claims on behalf of its insureds.

Mr. Kopit approaches cases with dedication and preparation. Every case is different, and he approaches each one with an eye towards getting his client the best result possible under the facts and the law. While he understands the value of resolving cases early, he will also file cases in litigation if opponents do not cooperate.

Formerly a defense attorney, Mr. Kopit spent nearly a decade defending insurance companies and corporations from liability. He now uses that experience to advocate for individuals, with the consistent intention of leveling the playing field between the individual and the corporation.

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Notable Case Results

  • $285,000 – Insurance Claim
  • $245,000 – Confidential
  • $180,000 – Trip and Fall
  • $100,000 – Trip and Fall
  • $92,500 – Car Wreck
  • $90,000 – Employment Issue
  • $40,000 – Car Wreck
  • $30,000 – Slip and Fall
  • $25,000 – Car Wreck
  • $21,500 – Car Wreck
  • $20,000 – Car Wreck

Awards & Recognitions

Experience Overview

  • Michael has experience in handling cases from inception through trial. He also have experience in handling small and complex civil litigation, including serious injury and wrongful death cases.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury (car wreck, truck wreck, motorcycle wreck, slip and fall, animal bites)
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Disputes/Bad Faith/Examination Under Oath

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas 2012 – State and Federal
  • Missouri 2012 – State and The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Education

2012 University of Kansas School of Law

  • JD – Juris Doctor
  • Advocacy Certificate

2006 University of Kansas

  • BS – Bachelor of Science
  • Dean’s Advisory Board
  • Dean’s List

Professional Memberships

  • Kansas and Missouri Bar Association, Member

Media Appearances or Interviews

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • “Damages In Personal Injury” – National Business Institute 2019
  • “Preparing Witnesses for Trial” – National Business Institute 2019
  • “Drafting Employee Handbooks and Policies – National Business Institute 2024
  • “Investigating Employee Complaints” – National Business Institute 2024

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