Ethan Scherer

Trial Attorney at DM Injury Law
Kansas City, MO

About Ethan Scherer

Ethan takes a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to every case he handles. He immerses himself in the specifics of each file to deliver the best possible results for his clients. Beyond the legal facts, he focuses on understanding how a case affects his clients' lives personally, ensuring that insurance companies and opposing counsel see more than just numbersthey see the real impact of their actions. Originally from Southeast Missouri, Ethan earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

A lifelong Mizzou fan, he frequently returns to Columbia for football games and tailgates. Outside of work, Ethan enjoys golf, fly fishing, woodworking, and hiking with his wife and their dog. Whether it's moving forward with representation or guiding you to the right resource, you'll leave our conversation with clarity.

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-Kansas City School of Law
J.D.
University of Missouri
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Missouri
State Bar of Kansas

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