Academy Member Inducted 2026
Derek Johannsen
Johannsen Law LLC
3770 Broadway Blvd.
Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64111
3770 Broadway Blvd.
Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816) 994-9700
Website: www.johannsenlawfirm.com
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Website: www.johannsenlawfirm.com
Member of the Missouri Chapter for Mediation
Regularly travels out of state to: Kansas
Other ADR Services: ADR Training/CME, Court-Appointed Neutral (Special Master), Discovery Referee, Early Neutral Evaluation, Med-Arb
Video ConferencingAvailable
- Practice Commenced2024
- # of MEDS (as of 16/1/26)200
- # of ARBS (as of 16/1/26)
Current Practice
Online / In-Person
- COLUMBIA
- JEFFERSON CITY
- JOPLIN-MIAMI
- KANSAS CITY/OVERLAND PARK
- QUINCY-HANNIBAL
- SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON
- ST. LOUIS
Biographical
Derek Johannsen is a seasoned trial lawyer specializing in civil litigation, with a sharp focus on serious physical injury, wrongful death, and severe emotional distress claims.
With an impressive 20-year track record spanning the country, Derek’s extensive experience is an invaluable asset to his clients.
Over the past two decades, Derek has skillfully navigated both sides of the courtroom, representing both injured plaintiffs and defending companies in multi-million dollar cases.
This dual perspective allows him to bring a unique and strategic approach to every case, whether he's advocating for you in court or serving as your mediator to facilitate a resolution.
Case Experience
- ADA Disability
- Agricultural
- Appellate
- Arts (Fine/Performing)
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Banking & Finance
- Civil Rights
- Class Actions
- Commercial/Business
- Community Associations
- Condominiums
- Construction
- Consumer Fraud
- Contract Disputes
- Discrimination
- Education
- Employment
- Engineering
- Entertainment Sector
- Environmental
- Family Businesses
- Franchise
- Health Care
- Industrial
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Land Use/Planning
- Landlord/Tenant
- Legal Malpractice
- Libel & Slander
- Local Govt./Municipalities
- Media & Communications
- Medical Devices
- Medical Malpractice
- Military
- Native American
- Non-profit Organizations
- Nursing Homes
- Partnerships
- Personal Injury
- Pharmaceuticals
- Police
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Fees
- Professional Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
- Railroad & Trucking
- Real Estate
- Religious Institutions
- Sexual Harassment
- Shareholder Disputes
- Sports
- Technology
- Torts
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Education
- University of Missouri at Kansas City / Juris Doctor - 2006, Kansas City, MO
- Saint Louis University / Honors BA Criminal Justice - 2003, St. Louis, MO
Memberships & Affiliations
- Kansas # 22569
- Missouri # 59195
- United States District Court for the District of Kansas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- 9th Circuit court of Appeals
- 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Rates Information
$395/hr.