David R. Buchanan

David R. Buchanan is an attorney who handles product liability, professional liability, transportation, insurance, toxic tort, subrogation, and business litigation matters. He has tried over ninety jury trials as lead counsel. His work includes catastrophic injury transportation cases, asbestos litigation, coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and direct actions. He helps clients assess risk, prepare defenses, and respond to complex claims with steady courtroom advocacy and practical guidance for serious disputes.

David earned his J.D. from Washington University in Saint Louis. He also holds a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Memphis. His education built a strong foundation in research, writing, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. These skills support his work in product liability, professional liability, transportation, insurance, and commercial litigation.

David has represented clients in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and federal courts. He is also a dispute resolution neutral in Missouri. His experience includes national coordinating counsel work for a manufacturer and supplier of ceramic products. He has defended companies in asbestos claims and transportation cases involving catastrophic injuries. His background helps clients evaluate exposure, develop defenses, pursue settlements, and prepare for trial when disputes continue through litigation and appeals statewide.

David R. Buchanan is recognized for trial skill, legal ability, and professional standards. He has been honored by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell for litigation work. He teaches and lectures on trial techniques, deposition testimony, construction site liability, and bad faith claims. His practice reflects careful preparation, clear strategy, and steady advocacy. He effectively helps clients facing product liability, transportation, insurance, and commercial disputes in courts and proceedings statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Brown & James Law Firm
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Kansas City Claims Association
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• Washington University in Saint Louis
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Memphis
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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