Practice areas: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
Licensed in Missouri since: 2010
Education: The University of Iowa College of Law
A partner at Langdon & Emison in Lexington, Missouri, Michael Serra brings a wealth of experience in every case he takes on, emphasizing personalized attention to his clients, as well as a drive to see them free of their legal woes. He focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury law, where he regularly implements discovery plans and prepares witnesses for depositions, to name a few.
Mr. Serra completed his legal studies at The University of Iowa College of Law, where he gained immense knowledge of legal procedures that is still evident in his practice today. After receiving his Juris Doctor, he obtained his license to practice law in Missouri in 2010. He later gained admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
A stalwart advocate for his clients, Mr. Serra is unwavering in his efforts to achieve their goals while ensuring that they limit any undue stress that comes their way during these difficult times. For his many contributions, he has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in plaintiffs’ personal injury law, as well as in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for his work in personal injury and products liability law.
Within his legal community, Mr. Serra remains an active figure, striving to progress the standard of client care in his industry to even greater heights through his client-centric practice. He holds memberships in prominent legal organizations such as the American Association for Justice, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.
Practice areas
Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff- 60% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2010, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.langdonemison.com/attorneys/michael-serra/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Courts of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Missouri Bar Association
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group
- American Association for Justice
Educational Background
- Iowa State University
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “When Guardrail Manufacturers Pursue Profits Over Safety, Consumers Pay the Price,” AIEG Voice, Winter 2018.
- “Defective guardrails in serious injury and death cases,” Thomson Reuters’ Automotive Journal, April 18, 2018.
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America for work in Civil Plaintiff's Litigation
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers designation
- National Trial Lawyers recognition for Civil Plaintiff's Litigation
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2024