Lauren Dollar

Lauren Dollar is a respected trial attorney and partner at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, L.C. in Kansas City, Missouri. She focuses her practice on sexual abuse, child fatality, and catastrophic injury cases. With extensive experience in both criminal and civil courtrooms, she helps victims and their families hold wrongdoers accountable. Lauren has recovered millions in confidential settlements and continues to fight for justice for the most vulnerable.

Lauren earned her B.A. in Microbiology, summa cum laude, from the University of Kansas and her J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law.

Before entering private practice, Lauren served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Special Victims Unit at the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. She also clerked for the U.S. District Courts. Her background as a prosecutor gives her a deep understanding of the intersection between the civil and criminal justice systems—knowledge she uses to guide clients through complex legal processes.

Lauren has tried high-stakes cases, including Geiger v. McWhirt, where she secured a $50 million jury verdict for a wrongful death and personal injury case involving young children. Her commitment to advocacy extends beyond the courtroom. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Child Protection Center, which works to prevent and treat child abuse.

Lauren Dollar is licensed to practice in Missouri and has earned recognition such as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Super Lawyers – Rising Star, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s Up & Coming Award. She has also contributed to professional publications on civil rights and electronic discovery. Lauren is known for her fierce courtroom presence, strategic legal mind, and dedication to those who need strong and compassionate representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, L.C.
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Association of Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  BA in Microbiology with Summa Cum Laude

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