About Connor McAteer

Drawn to the practice of law by his interest in advocacy and public service, Connor has always been passionate about standing up for others and helping convey their stories in compelling and persuasive ways. On his journey to becoming a lawyer, he attended the University of Missouri, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Psychology. The University of Missouri also awarded him two certificates: the Dispute Resolution Certificate and the Multicultural Certificate. Connor next attended the University of Missouri School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. As a trial attorney at DM Injury Law, Connor takes a personalized approach that's driven by his commitment to serving his clients' best interests, providing legal expertise, and guiding clients through the complexities of the legal process.

He believes the client-attorney relationship is one built on trust, communication, and a shared goal of seeking justice and fair compensation. In his practice, Connor has cultivated a reputation for both his legal insight and his client-focused approach. He takes the time to establish open channels of communication with those he represents and to build an environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their situations, needs, and objectives. He also invests time in helping clients understand what they can expect of the process and how

Proven verdicts and settlements at DM Injury Law

These results are credited to DM Injury Law. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$10.5 millionSettlement

A commercial truck driver crossed the center line on a Buchanan County road in July 2022, killing two teenagers and seriously injuring a third young passenger; five plaintiff families reached a $10.5 million global settlement in January 2024.

Buchanan County Circuit Court, Missouri · 2024Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$600,000Settlement

A rear-end collision by a teen driver near Leawood, Kansas aggravated the plaintiff's pre-existing neck condition and required surgery; after the court struck the defense liability expert one week before trial, the case settled for $600,000.

Johnson County District Court, Kansas · 2026Car AccidentsRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Missouri
State Bar of Kansas

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$57 Million Settlement for 1,700 Sprint Workers in Landmark ADEA Collective Action
Brown & Crouppen
Brown & Crouppen
$119.5 million · $462 Million Verdict After Fatal Underride Crash Killed Two Young Fathers
Wagstaff & Cartmell
Wagstaff & Cartmell
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Shamberg Johnson & Bergman
Shamberg Johnson & Bergman
$15.28 million · $23.5 Million Verdict Against Swift Transportation for Meth-Impaired Driver

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.