Eric S. Playter

Eric S. Playter is an attorney at the firm Playter & Playter LLC located in Kansas City, Missouri. He is an experienced civil litigator who focuses his practice on personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, products liability, slip-and-fall accidents, nursing home negligence, employment discrimination, and general liability matters.

Mr. Playter attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, for his undergraduate degree in biology. He then went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree in 2006 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, for his legal studies.

After finishing law school, Mr. Playter spent over a decade representing major Midwest insurance companies, corporations and businesses in civil defense litigation. He refined his abilities as a lawyer in the process. His firsthand knowledge of these entities' inner workings, their perspective on aggrieved parties, and the ins and outs of pursuing compensation via claim, lawsuit, and trial proceedings was priceless.

At this point in his career, Mr. Playter has focused nearly entirely on representing clients who have suffered serious injuries or other devastating losses due to the carelessness of others. Experienced and dependable, he is an attorney who is committed to providing clients with solid legal representation.

Mr. Playter's dedication to his clients goes beyond just legal representation. He understands the emotional toll that serious injuries and devastating losses can have on individuals and their families. With his compassionate approach, he ensures that his clients feel supported throughout the legal process, helping them navigate the complexities of their cases with ease.

Actively associated with the legal community, Mr. Playter is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. The 2019 Lon O. Hocker Award, which recognizes outstanding young trial lawyers, was also bestowed upon him.