Grant L. Davis

During his career, Grant L. Davis has represented people harmed by negligent or intentional acts. He feels a calling to fight for his client’s rights and obtain justice. Grant chose plaintiffs law because it allowed him to fight for those who had been harmed by wrongdoers. He found people were often coming to him in their darkest hour, and being able to help his clients gave meaning to his practice of law.
Grant is best known for his track record of winning large jury verdicts. Over time his record of obtaining significant jury verdicts has caused defendants to propose larger settlement offers for his clients before trial.
Grant met Scott S. Bethune and Thomas C. Jones while in law school. The three formed a solid friendship and worked together for many years before establishing DBJ in 2001. If Grant isn’t busy in the courtroom, you can find him with his family or giving back to the community.
Grant L. Davis has developed a remarkable track record of success in his legal career. In spending time with him, however, it’s not difficult to see how he achieves such stellar results. Grant believes in his clients and works very hard. Whether representing the families of victims of physical injury or death due to defective products, train or plane accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, or medical negligence, Grant can be counted on to turn over each stone, track down every lead, interview each witness and identify all evidence that will lead to the best possible result for his client.
Grant has obtained billions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements. Defendants and insurance companies know Grant will go to trial and obtain the best possible results. Grant’s success in injury and death cases may be unparalleled.
In addition to these injury-case results, his ability to win in high-stakes business and farming-related disputes is also noteworthy. DBJ has represented farmers throughout the country. Grant has taken on cases against some of the world’s largest agricultural companies, including Bayer Crop sciences and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company. Grant has helped other clients in business settings, including representing two dedicated medical scientists who had their company stolen from them. No matter the circumstances, Grant will fight hard to obtain justice for his clients.
Power List – 2021
Power List Power 30 – 2020
Inner Circle of Advocates – 100 of the Best Plaintiff Lawyers in the U.S.
Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – 2016
Legal Aid of Western Missouri – Defender of Justice Award – 2015-2016
Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year – Mass Tort Litigation – 2015
Top Settlement in Missouri – 2014 (Confidential)
Top Personal Injury Settlement in Kentucky – 2014 (Confidential)
Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year – Mass Tort Litigation – 2013
Top Wrongful Death Verdict in Oklahoma – 2013 (Nye v. BNSF – $9.6 Million)
Tom Strong Award for Character, Professionalism, Ethics, and Courtroom Success – 2012
Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – 2012
Top Settlement in Missouri – 2012 (In re Genetically Modified Rice – $750 Million)
Top Verdict in Missouri – 2011 (Abengoa v. Chicago Title – $48 Million)
Largest Medical Negligence case in Arkansas history – 2010 (Metheny v. Arkansas Children’s Hospital – $20 Million)
Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri and Kansas – KC Magazine’s Super Lawyers – 2008
President of Missouri Trial Lawyers Association – 2008
Largest Wrongful Death Verdict in St. Louis County – 2007 (Magnuson v. Ramage – $9.5 Million)
Executive Board Member of Missouri Trial Lawyers Association – 2000-2007
LEAP Program (Lawyers Encouraging Academy Performance) – “King of Court” Award – Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School Courtroom – Recognition of DBJ for Outstanding Alumni Support and Contribution
University of Missouri – Kansas City Law School – Adjunct Professor of Law
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Recognition by SuperLawyers as of of the “Top Lawyers”
Global Directory of Who’s Who honor as “Top Lawyer” – Lifetime Member – “In recognition of hard work, dedication, and contributions to the legal profession.”
Top Verdict in Jackson County, Missouri – 2003 (McCormack v. Capital Electric – $30 Million)
Top Verdict in Missouri and Top 3 in the Country – 2002 (Hayes v. Courtney – $2.2 Billion)
Second Largest Plaintiff’s Verdict in State of Missouri – 2001 (Lopez v. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative – $21 Million)
Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Up and Coming Lawyer – 2000 (Earning “a place among some of the most respected and feared lawyers in the state.”)
Top Verdict in Missouri – 1999 (Alcorn v. U.P. – $160 Million)