Tristan Medlin

Trial Attorney at DM Injury Law
Kansas City, MO

About Tristan Medlin

Tristan truly understands the importance of listening to his clients and focuses on a hands-on approach with each case he handles. "I have discussions with my clients," says Tristan, "I talk to them about their lives and their interests. They're people with stories to tell." He initially pursued a legal career after working in the television industry for several years, working as an audio engineer for Jerry Seinfeld and other famous comedians.

However, he didn't find this work rewarding. Tristan wanted to help people directly, so he went to law school. "I think the desire to help people is what drew me to injury law. My clients are in need, and I can help them."

Because he also has experience working in other fields of law, he approaches each case from unique angles to produce the best possible results. When you work with Tristan, you can expect personalized attention, prompt responses, and respect. He understands that his clients are going through some of the most challenging seasons of their lives, and he is committed to improving their lives.

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.
California State University – Northridge
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.