Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2011
Education: The University of Chicago Law School
Mark Emison is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Langdon & Emison in Lexington, Missouri, serving clients nationwide across Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice on high-stakes litigation, tackling complex catastrophic injury, trucking accidents, product liability, medical negligence and wrongful death cases. Known for his thorough approach, he relentlessly holds negligent parties accountable, whether dealing with defective products, propane explosions or hazardous road construction defects, to secure justice and substantial compensation for injured individuals and their families.
Mr. Emison holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and earned his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the University of Missouri. Licensed to practice before state courts in both Illinois and Missouri, he draws on a strong academic foundation to fuel his strategy. Combining sharp legal acumen with rigorous preparation, he uses his deep insight and experience to advocate aggressively for clients facing life-altering personal injury and catastrophic injury claims.
A passionate lawyer, Mr. Emison approaches his practice with grounded empathy and sharp tactical precision. Recognizing that clients often reach out during their most vulnerable moments, he prioritizes transparent communication and genuine advocacy from the initial consultation. He meticulously investigates every case, gathering critical medical records, analyzing accident reports and anticipating defense strategies to build unassailable claims. By balancing relentless courtroom advocacy with thoughtful settlement negotiations, he ensures that plaintiffs secure the compensation they need to rebuild their lives.
To ensure his clients feel reassured throughout the litigation process, Mr. Emison makes direct communication a nonnegotiable core principle. He proactively breaks down complex legal jargon into clear, manageable updates, ensuring individuals always understand the status of their case and what steps lie ahead. By maintaining an open-door policy, responding promptly to inquiries and setting realistic expectations early on, he eliminates the anxiety of the unknown, empowering his clients to focus entirely on their physical and emotional recovery.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.langdonemison.com/attorneys/mark-emison/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri State
- Illinois State
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Board of Governors, 2017
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Young Lawyers section, 2017
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Missouri Bar Association (Member)
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group (Member)
- Lafayette County Bar Association (Member)
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Eckerberg v. Inter-State Studio, Inc., $4.5 million jury verdict, 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Midwest Innocence Project, Former Board Member, 2017
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation
Educational Background
- University of Missouri, B.S., Honors: magna cum laude
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Humanizing Damages in Wrongful Death, Missouri Trial Attorney, Spring 2025. (With Dirk Vandever)
- “Trial Strategies for Holding Trucking Companies Responsible for their Employees’ Negligent Conduct,” Illinois Trial Journal, Summer 2012.
- “Trial Strategies with Negligent Trucking Companies,” AAJ Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, 2012 Newsletter.
- “Higher Standards for Semi-Truck Underride Guards Needed to Save Lives, Reduce Manufacturers’ Liability,” Thomson Reuters’ Automotive Journal, November 6, 2012
- “Recent Developments in Conspicuity Issues in Truck Accident Litigation,” Thomson Reuters’ Automotive Journal, April 9, 2013.
- “How Lack of Visibility Can Become a Major Theme in a Trucking Accident Case,” AIEGVoice, April 2016.
- “Signage and Traffic Control Defects in Catastrophic Injury Cases,” AIEGVoice, Winter 2016.
- 5 Theories to Explore in Your Trucking Case, AIEG Voice, Spring 2022. (With David Brose)
- Revealing Seat Defects, AAJ Trial Magazine, Winter 2023. (With Bob Langdon)
- Wheel Separations Result from Systemic Installation and Inspection Failures, AIEGVoice, Spring 2023.
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Mark was promoted to partner for his proven leadership within Langdon & Emison and the legal community and for the exceptional legal representation he provides to the firm's clients., 2017
Honors
- Langdon & Emison attorney Mark Emison was recognized as one of Missouri’s top lawyers under 40 for his work in personal injury litigation in his first 10 years of practice as well as his pro bono work on the Michael Politte wrongful conviction case., Up & Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2016
- Best Lawyer in America in 2024 in the category of personal injury litigation for plaintiffs
- “Lawyer of the Year” award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly for his work representing personal injury clients, 2024
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2024, 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2020