Jake Michalski

Trial Attorney at DM Injury Law
Kansas City, MO

About Jake Michalski

Whether handling personal injury or workers' compensation cases, Jake treats every client as if he were advocating for a close friend or family member. His approach is rooted in empathy, clear communication, and aggressive advocacy aimed at maximizing his clients' settlements . Before joining the team at DM Injury Law , Jake represented injured workers in workers' compensation claims. This experience gave him valuable insight into the physical, emotional, and financial challenges clients face, as well as the strategies insurance companies use to minimize payouts. He draws on this background to analyze each case strategically and thoroughly, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

Jake was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, and earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washburn University, where he also pitched for the baseball team. His passion for injury law took shape during law school internships with personal injury firms in North Kansas City. Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, Gabi, their daughters, Bryce and Scotti, and their two dogs. 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

Washburn University School of Law
J.D.
Washburn University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Kansas
State Bar of Missouri

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Shamberg Johnson & Bergman
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$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.