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David M. Skeens

David M. Skeens

Davis, Bethune & Jones

Kansas City, MO

24+ Years Experience
Licensed in 2 States
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About David

David Skeens comes from a family of lawyers, and so his gifts of persuasion, compassion, and tenacity come naturally. After exploring life as a ski bum following college, all it took was one semester in law school to awaken his talents and launch his legal career. Before joining Davis, Bethune & Jones in 2025, David practiced first in Big Law but after a few years, following his heart, he moved to a plaintiff’s trial practice. He spent 24 years as a shareholder in a nationally recognized boutique trial law firm, trying and resolving personal injury, class action and commercial cases in state...

Licensed States

Education

J.D.

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

B.S. in Agricultural Economics

University of Missouri

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyer

2024

Super Lawyer

2023

Super Lawyer

2022

Super Lawyer

2021

Super Lawyer

2020

Professional Associations

American Bar FoundationMissouri Bar AssociationKansas Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeMissouri Association of Trial AttorneysKansas Trial Lawyers AssociationUMKC Law FoundationKansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationKansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationIndian Hills Country ClubSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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