Louis C. Accurso

Louis C. Accurso, Insurance Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.8/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

Owner/President/AttorneyatThe Accurso Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Practicing insurance in Kansas City since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
4.8 ★
2 client reviews
2
Bar admissions

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Louis C. Accurso is an owner/president/attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Louis has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Accurso Law Firm. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Based in
Kansas City, MO
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Kansas City, MO.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Louis C. Accurso: Louis C. Accurso is an owner/president/attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Louis has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Accurso Law Firm. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Louis takes on

Louis concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Louis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Louis takes insurance matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Louis takes litigation matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Louis takes personal injury matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Louis takes product liability matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Louis takes business matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Louis agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Louis C. Accurso — insurance lawyer in Kansas City

Louis C. Accurso is an owner/president/attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Louis has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Accurso Law Firm. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Listed: "Best Lawyers in America;" Outstanding Lawyers of America; Kansas City Business Journal's "Best of the Bar," 2002-2008; Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, 2005-2008. Phi Kappa Phi. Contributing Author to 1984 and 1985 Editions of Missouri Prosecutors Trial Casebook. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Jackson County, Missouri 1981-1985. Recipient, Lon. O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award, Missouri Bar Foundation, 1990.

Working with Louis on a insurance matter

Listed: "Best Lawyers in America;" Outstanding Lawyers of America; Kansas City Business Journal's "Best of the Bar," 2002-2008; Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, 2005-2008. Phi Kappa Phi. Contributing Author to 1984 and 1985 Editions of Missouri Prosecutors Trial Casebook. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Jackson County, Missouri 1981-1985. Recipient, Lon. O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award,…

The kind of cases Louis takes

Louis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    J.D. · 1981

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City

    B.A. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Louis's state bar admissions

  • Kansas U.S. Supreme

    2006 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1981 · ACTIVE

Louis studied at J.D. in University of Missouri-Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Law school and academic background

Louis completed J.D. in University of Missouri-Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri-Kansas City. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Louis runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Louis has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Louis's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar The American Association of Justice Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

    Member, Board of Governors · membership

Locations

Louis C. Accurso's office in Kansas City

Louis's primary office is at 4646 Roanoke Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Accurso Law Firm

4646 Roanoke Parkway

Kansas City, MO 64112

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Louis C. Accurso — 4.8/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Louis. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Kansas City.

4.8

2 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Louis C. Accurso — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Louis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Louis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Louis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Louis

Louis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Louis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Louis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Louis C. Accurso

  • How much does it cost to hire Louis for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Louis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Louis offer a free consultation?

    Louis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Louis's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Louis's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Louis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Louis take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

    Louis is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Louis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Louis?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Louis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Louis accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Louis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

Louis handles insurance matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.

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