Brian Wallace

Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney

Biography

Attorney Brian Wallace has a results-driven approach and a strong ability to quickly assess complex cases and identify the best path forward. As a former shareholder at an AmLaw 100 law firm, he has represented national companies in high-stakes matters and now applies that experience to advocating for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged. He has secured significant results for his clients, including a $7,250,000 settlement in a trucking wrongful death case where the responsible party was not initially identified on the Highway Patrol report but uncovered through extensive investigation, along with multiple six- and seven-figure recoveries across a range of injury cases. He has also represented national organizations in complex legal matters, bringing a broad perspective to every case he handles. He has experience handling matters in state and federal courts and is committed to providing clear communication and strategic advocacy for every client he represents.

Representative Experience

  • Obtained a settlement for over $1,400,000 in a section 1983 injury claim after three other lawyers rejected the client’s case. (2019).
  • $1,000,000 for car wreck/wrongful death in Belton, Missouri (2021).
  • $7,250,000 settlement for trucking wrongful death when defendant was not initially listed on the Highway Patrol report but identified after investigation (2024).
  • $500,000 pressure wound settlement (2022).
  • $450,000 settlement in Clay County, Missouri motorcycle wreck (2024).
  • $250,000 settlement in Johnson County, Kansas car wreck with broken wrist (2025).
  • $205,000 settlement in Jackson County, Missouri dog bite (2026).
  • $200,000 settlement in car wreck near Warsaw, Missouri (2022).
  • $195,000 settlement in Buchanan County, Missouri car wreck (2023).
  • $135,000 settlement in Jackson County, Missouri car wreck (2024).
  • $100,000 dog bite settlement (2022)
  • $100,000 settlement in Jackson County, Missouri car wreck with mild TBI (2024).
  • $100,000 settlement in Clay County, Missouri car wreck with non-surgical back injury (2025).
  • Obtained millions of dollars for other dog bite and car wreck victims throughout Missouri and Kansas.
  • Represented a local NFL Football Team on certain matters.
  • Represented Power 5 collegiate conference in connection with license of media rights to major television and media partners valued at billions of dollars, bowl agreements, and venue agreements for conference championship events.
  • Represented the world’s largest privately owned, independent insurance brokerage firm in connection multiple acquisitions and other similar transactions.
  • Represented large national insurer and agency in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, reinsurance agreements, and third-party administrator agreements.

Publications and Presentations

  • From 2021 to present, Brian has been named a Super Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation.
  • Presenter, Legal Issues in College Realignment, Johnson County Bar Association, September 2013

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2008
    • UMKC Law Review
  • B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2003

Bar Jurisdictions

  • Missouri, 2008
  • Kansas, 2009

An Experienced Personal Injury Attorney

Brian is a dedicated advocate for individuals who have been harmed due to negligence, liability, or wrongdoing, approaching every case with a competitive drive to achieve the best possible outcome. Having spent years representing large companies and insurers, he understands how cases are evaluated, defended, and resolved from the other side. This experience allows him to anticipate challenges and build strong, strategic cases for his clients, no matter the size or complexity.

Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Brian has deep roots in the community he serves and was a Division I college athlete. Today, he and his wife are raising their three boys in Kansas City and spend much of their time supporting their activities and staying involved in the local community.

Awards

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Our Track Record

Read Our Case Results

Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers fights for clients who have been wronged or injured, and we have the track record to prove it. Explore our case results to learn how our dedicated personal injury lawyers can advocate for your rights and work to obtain maximum compensation.
$250,000

Car Accident

$250,000 Settlement for Hit-and-Run Lane-Change Crash on I-49 in Cass County, Missouri
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$200,000

Car Accident

$200,000 Settlement for Wrong-Way DUI Head-On Collision in Kansas City
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$250,000

Car Accident

$250,000 Policy-Limits Settlement for Left-Turn Failure-to-Yield Crash in Mission, Kansas
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$262,500

Truck Accident

$262,500 Settlement for Commercial Trucking Collision on I-55 Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Blogs

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