Jeffrey D. Morris

Jeffrey D. Morris is a nationally recognized trial lawyer known for handling complex commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and federal investigations. With deep courtroom experience and a results-driven mindset, he represents clients in high-stakes disputes, internal investigations, corporate governance matters, and legal malpractice defense.

Jeffrey earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1993, where he served as Editor of the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy. His extensive trial practice includes appearances in federal courts across Missouri and Kansas before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. His bar admissions include both Kansas and Missouri.

Jeffrey advises businesses and individuals under government scrutiny, offering sharp strategies for prosecutorial defense and crisis response. He handles disputes involving business conflicts, healthcare matters, criminal violations, and regulatory investigations. Clients value his clarity in complex cases and trust him to lead through high-pressure legal challenges.

Jeffrey is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has repeatedly earned top honors in Best Lawyers in America for white-collar and general criminal defense, commercial litigation, and “Bet-the-Company” litigation. He was recently named 2023–24 Lawyer of the Year in both Criminal Defense – White Collar and Criminal Defense – General.

Jeffrey D. Morris has consistently been ranked in Chambers USA, with praise for his expertise and courtroom presence in civil and criminal matters. He’s listed as a Top 50 Super Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas and is regularly recognized in Kansas City’s “Best of the Bar.” With unmatched preparation and composure, he delivers confident, focused advocacy in every case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Berkowitz Oliver, LLP
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Earl O’Connor Inn of Court
• Board of Directors, Midwest Innocence Project

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges