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Johannsen, Derek G.

Contact Information:

Name: Johannsen, Derek G.
Address: 3770 Broadway Blvd, Suite 210, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-994-9700
Fax:  
Email: Derek@johannsenlawfirm.com
Website: www.johannsenlawfirm.com
Practice Region: Kansas City, KS

Bar Admissions

District of Kansas: 22569 (2006)
Others: Missouri (2007)
In Good Standing: Yes

ADR Experience

Experience: As an attorney I have litigated in 250+ mediations, primarily in personal injury civil cases. I have practiced in Kansas Federal Court for nearly 20 years, specializing in complex civil cases including many involving injuries stemming from abuse and neglect. I was certified as a mediator in March 2024 through the program at UMKC and have mediated approximately 5 cases in the last 8 months.
Lead Mediator Sessions: 5
Co-Mediator Sessions:  
Counsel for a Party Sessions: 50+

ADR Training

Course Info: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law - UMKC A Training Workshop on Mediating Civil Cases In-Person 03/25/2024 03/27/2024 Kansas City MO 24.5
Total CME Hours: 24.5
Approved Mediator for Civil Cases by the State of Kansas: No

Legal Experience

Experience: I have practiced in the Kansas City area since 2006. For the last 9 years I have been the managing partner of the Kansas office for Franke, Schultz & Mullen. In August 2024, I left the firm to form Johannsen Law, LLC to focus primarily on ADR. For nearly 20 years I have practiced in serious personal injury, emotional/mental health injury and wrongful death cases. I authored the Missouri Tort Desk Reference chapter on emotional distress claims in Missouri. I have extensive experience practicing in Kansas Federal Court and tried cases across both Missouri and Kansas.
Active Litigation: 18 Years
0% representing Plaintiffs
100% representing Defendants
50% in Federal Courts
50% in State Courts
Other Experience: I am one of the few lawyers to have tried cases both as plaintiffs counsel and defense counsel in both federal and state court. As a lawyer I have mediated 250+ cases in my career and since becoming certified I have mediated 5+ cases.
Education: Honors Bachelor of Arts - Saint Louis University - 2003
JD - UMKC - 2006
Additional Details: KS Bar
MO Bar
KCMBA
I have been named a Superlawyer 10+ times
I authored the chapter on emotional distress claims in Missouri for the Missouri Lawyers Tort Desk Reference.
I am the former President of the Kansas City chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management AIliance (CLM).

Fee Structure

Rate: $375 per hour