Michael S. Foster - Kansas City, MO
Attorney at Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyers in Kansas City, MO
4700 Belleview Ave. Suite 304 Kansas City, MO 64112
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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18
Years
Experience
Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Wrongful Death
- Sports Injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Veteran litigator Michael Foster has a well-honed ability to see the big picture and quickly narrow options to the best possible solution. As a former partner at one of the biggest law firms in the country, Michael has successfully represented some of the most noteworthy national clients in their toughest legal battles and recently won the largest jury verdict in United States history for a prisoner secondhand smoking case that led to a statewide ban on prisoner smoking. Michael also obtained the second largest settlement in the state of Missouri in 2010 ($56 million dollars) while an associate at Polsinelli. Michael has argued before state, federal, and appellate courts across the country and has received numerous awards and recognition from bar associations and legal publications for his legal work and for his outstanding character and pro bono commitment to individuals who cannot afford legal services.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael S. Foster
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2008
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Marvin Rich Scholarship Recipient
Law Review: UMKC Law Review
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2008
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Non Legal Education
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Drake University, 2004
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Presidential List
Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Fraternity
Honors: All Academic Missouri Valley First Team for Golf at Drake
Major: Business Administration
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Drake University, 2004
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City
Published Works
Articles
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Red Flags Part III: Director and Officer Liability, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, August, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2008
- Kansas, 2009
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Kansas Bar Association
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Photo
Contact
4700 Belleview Ave.
Suite 304
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-249-2101
Email: Send a message
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https://www.fosterwallace.com/
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/ten-reasons-why-hiring-a-personal-injury-lawyer-is-worth-it/ (Ten Reasons Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Is Worth It)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/2-3-million-dollar-personal-injury-settlement/ ($2.3 Million Dollar Personal Injury Settlement)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/8-important-things-to-do-after-a-car-accident-in-kansas-city/ (8 Important Things to Do After a Car Accident in Kansas City)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/choosing-the-right-motorcycle-wreck-lawyer-in-kansas-city/ (Choosing the Right Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer in Kansas City)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/mistakes-you-should-avoid-in-your-wrongful-death-action/ (Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Wrongful Death Action)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-kansas-city-pedestrian-accident-lawyer/ (How to Choose a Kansas City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/common-causes-of-uber-accidents-in-kansas-city/ (Common Causes of Uber Accidents in Kansas City)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/suing-truck-drivers-after-accidents/ (Suing Truck Drivers After Accidents)
- https://www.fosterwallace.com/blog/four-reasons-to-hire-a-lawyer-after-a-kansas-or-missouri-dog-bite-incident/ (Four Reasons to Hire a Lawyer After a Kansas or Missouri Dog Bite Incident)
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