
Tom Porto
Tom Porto is a trial attorney who dedicates his practice to advocating for victims of civil rights abuse, personal injury and medical malpractice. Tom’s passion is representing individuals wronged by any entity.
Tom began his career as a Missouri State Public Defender where he honed his trial skills. In 2017, Tom was honored with the prestigious Lon O. Hockey Award, presented to one trial attorney in Kansas City under the age of 40 based on their “demonstrated balance between zealousness and honor, strength and courtesy, and confidence and respect.” The selection committee includes federal and state judges and the Trustees of the Missouri Bar Foundation.
In 2018, Tom was elected by fellow members of the Missouri Bar to serve on the Missouri Bar’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors of the Missouri Bar determines policies and sets the court of action for the state bar to follow.
Tom also is passionate about serving his fellow Kansas Citians: In 2013, Tom was appointed by Mayor Sly James as a commissioner on Kansas City’s Planned Industrial Planned Authority where Tom currently serves as Chairman of the Board.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Tom is a graduate of Rockhurst High School, the University of Missouri’s Journalism School and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School.
Tom loves Kansas City, the Royals, the Chiefs, his wife, his daughter and their black lab, Apollo.
A Few of My Cases
Tom Porto Speaks to Good Morning America as Legal Expert on Bob Saget’s Autopsy Results
Tom Porto speaks to Good Morning America About Client’s Claims Against Ex-Chiefs Coach Britt Reid
Sherrif, County Commissioner Sued Over Civil Rights Violence
One Day, Two Hours, Two KCPD Officers, Two Excessive-Force Arrests Caught on Video
KCPD Settles 2nd Excessive Force Suit Involving Same Officer
KC Man Files Suit; Lawyer Says KCPD Officers Punched, Mocked Client During 2014 Arrest
One Officer. Two Shootings. $6.3 Million in Settlements Paid by Kansas City Police
KC Police Paid $725,000 for Settlement on Allegations of Excessive Force Against Teen
KC Area Police Shot “Hero” Protecting His Family. Months Later, They Clear His Name
Kansas City Police Investigate Possible Misconduct, Excessive Force
Judge Grants Directed Verdict to Poisinelli
Jackson County Settles Over Jail Van Wreck
Former Inmate Alleges Mistreatment at Nevada Jail
Man, Daughter in Protest Video Sue Kansas City Officers
A Cop Who Stayed On Duty After Killing a Black Man Now Accused of Assaulting a 15-Year-Old
KC Police Settle Second Excessive Force Complaint from Same Officers
Man, Daughter Sue KC Police Officers Who Pepper Sprayed Them in Viral Video at Plaza Protest
Two KC Officers in Viral Pepper Spray Video Had Been in 2016 Shootout That Injured 7