Personal Injury Lawyers at Edelman & Thompson in Kansas City

About the law firm

A Firm Commitment to the Community

Edelman & Thompson is a local law firm dedicated to giving back to the Kansas City area. In 2014, the firm established the Edelman & Thompson Charitable Foundation to support local charitable organizations. Through sponsorships and partnerships, the team has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit the community.

About Edelman & Thompson

Founded in 1994 by Ron Edelman and James Thompson, Edelman & Thompson provides high-quality legal representation for personal injury victims. Over the past 30 years, the firm has grown into one of Kansas City’s largest personal injury law firms. The team includes 16 full-time attorneys with an average of 28+ years of legal experience. To date, the firm has recovered over $750 million in settlements and verdicts for more than 14,500 clients across Kansas.

Results That Speak for Themselves

Edelman & Thompson is consistently recognized for excellence in personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation. The firm ranks #1 in car accident jury verdicts in the Greater Kansas City area from 2011-2025 and #1 in workers’ compensation awards during the same period. With five local offices—Kansas City, MO; North Kansas City, MO; Independence, MO; Olathe, KS; and Lenexa, KS—attorneys provide experienced, hands-on representation in Kansas City courts every day.

Car Accident Lawyer Services

Serious car accidents can have life-altering consequences. Edelman & Thompson’s car accident lawyers help clients navigate medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. Each attorney, with an average of over 26 years of experience, ensures clients understand their legal options, builds a strong case, and negotiates or litigates to secure maximum compensation. The firm handles all aspects of the case, including evidence collection, witness interviews, and expert consultations, on a contingency fee basis—clients pay nothing unless a recovery is secured.

Why Choose Edelman & Thompson

Edelman & Thompson’s attorneys combine legal expertise with local knowledge of Kansas City courts. Clients receive personalized attention, transparent communication, and skilled advocacy in cases involving car and truck collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, workplace injuries, defective products, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, and wrongful death.

Contact Edelman & Thompson

For a free consultation with an Olathe personal injury lawyer, call today. The firm provides guidance on next steps, legal strategy, and how to preserve the value of a claim.

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