Michael Foster
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2008
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
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Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers
4700 Belleview AveSuite 304
Kansas City, MO 64112 Visit website
Michael Foster is a distinguished attorney at Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers based in Kansas City, Missouri. He focuses on personal injury plaintiff cases and serves the Kansas City metropolitan area, straddled in the Kansas-Missouri state line. With a remarkable legal career, Mr. Foster has successfully argued in state, federal and appellate courts across the nation. His legal acumen has earned him numerous awards for both his professional achievements and his dedication to pro bono work.
Mr. Foster's legal journey is marked by notable victories, including a historic jury verdict in a prisoner second-hand smoking case that resulted in a statewide smoking ban in Missouri prisons. He has also secured significant settlements, such as a $56 million settlement in Missouri and millions of dollars in judgments for various clients. His ability to anticipate and counter the strategies of aggressive defense firms and insurance companies stems from his comprehensive courtroom experience.
Raised in a family deeply rooted in the legal profession, Mr. Foster's passion for law was inspired by his father and relatives, who are also attorneys and judges. His commitment extends beyond his practice as he actively contributes to the legal community through educational seminars and collaborations with organizations like the Posner Center of Justice for Pro Se’s.
Throughout his career, Mr. Foster has been recognized for his many contributions to the legal field. His accolades include the Legal Champion Award and the Pro Bono Publico Award, reflecting his dedication to both his clients and the community. Mr. Foster's educational background includes a Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and a Bachelor of Science cum laude, from Drake University. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and Kansas, as well as several U.S. district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2008, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.fosterwallace.com/attorneys/michael-foster/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- Kansas, 2009
- Missouri, 2008
- Missouri Bar Association, Member, 2018
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Settled a motor vehicle accident despite client not being on police report for $1,100,000.00, 2022
- $1,418,000 Settlement for man injured in County Jail. , 2020
- $7,250,000 Wrongful death for trucking accident when defendant was not even listed on accident reconstruction report done by Kansas Highway Patrol. Settled just short of trial. , 2024
- $2,300,000 Motorcycle Wreck for man injured in Kansas City, Missouri. , 2025
- Obtained the largest jury verdict in U.S. history for a prisoner secondhand smoking case that led to a statewide ban on prisoner smoking. United States District Court, Western District of Missouri (J. Laughrey), 2017
Videos
- Meet Michael Foster, Personal Injury, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Represented two-time convicted felon related to secondhand smoking complaints at Crossroads Correctional Facility. Obtained Jury Verdict for Plaintiff and led to smoking ban in Missouri prisons. Assisted in multiple guardianship matters; took matter to trial and prevailed over ownership of residence in Jackson County, Missouri, 2018
Educational Background
- Drake University, Cum Laude, Finance, 2004
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Article on Multistate Consumer Class Actions, Co-Author, Multistate Consumer Class Actions, For the Defense, 2018
- Presented Continuing Legal Education Seminar for United States Western District of Missouri Annual CLE in 2018 on Civil Trial Technology.
- 2016 graduate of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers’ Trial Academy, an immersive litigation preparation program led by experienced trial attorneys and judges.
- 2012 graduate of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Academy, a seven-month program designed to develop emerging leaders in the Kansas City legal community.
- Presented Continuing Legal Education Seminar to Attorneys with Legal Aid of Western Missouri on Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in 2024.
- Article about class actions related to cryptocurrencies, Co-Author, Issuers of Tokens: Beware, Class Action Lawsuits Are Coming, 2018
- Co-Author, Issuers of Tokens: Beware, Class Action Lawsuits Are Coming, 2018
- Co-Author, This Article Will Self-Destruct: Your Employees’ Use Of These ESI-Destroying Apps Could Subject You To Sanctions, 2014
- Co-Author, Red Flags Part III: Director and Officer Liability, 2011
Honors
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2018 Legal Champion award, Legal Champion, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2018
- In 2024, Michael was awarded the Robert C. Welch Pro Bono award for demonstrating exemplary commitment to the delivery of pro bono legal services in the Kansas City area from the Legal Aid of Western Missouri.
- In 2019, Michael received the distinction of The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100.
- From 2022 to the present day, Michael has been named a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury Litigation.
- From 2019-2022, Michael received the Super Lawyers, Rising Stars distinction. This distinction is given to less than 2.5% of attorneys.
- In 2011, while an associate at Polsinelli, Michael was awarded Largest Plaintiff Wins from Missouri Lawyers Weekly for scoring the second largest settlement in Missouri worth $56 million dollars.
- 2018 Pro Bono Publico Award winner presented by the Missouri Bar Association for outstanding Pro Bono Service and Professional Character. This award is presented to four Missouri attorneys or organizations who have, within the past year, dedicated outstanding pro bono service to persons of limited means in need of legal assistance, Pro Bono Publico Award, Missouri Bar Foundation, 2018
Industry Groups
- Personal Injury
Office location for Michael Foster
4700 Belleview Ave
Suite 304
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-476-9848
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022
Additional sources of information about Michael Foster
"Ask a Lawyer" answers provided by Michael Foster
- Q: Do I Need A Lawyer After A Car Accident In MO?
A: Not every car accident requires an attorney. If all of the following are true, you may be able to resolve your claim without legal help: The … - Q: If I’m injured in an accident with a semitruck, who can I sue in Missouri?
A: If you've been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or commercial vehicle in Missouri, you may have more legal options than you realize. …