Dan Gabris serves as a trial attorney at Gabris Law, LLC with a primary focus on cases involving payment or construction disputes. Over the span of the past 14 years, Dan has litigated more than 80 civil trials to conclusion in both Missouri and Kansas, consistently achieving positive outcomes for his clients. Dan has also served as an expert witness for a law firm out of Kansas City, MO, testifying about issues related to mechanic’s liens and general construction matters in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed in Cass County, Missouri.
Throughout his professional journey, Dan has had the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working in a variety of different roles at law firms across Missouri, often practicing alongside some of the most esteemed legal practitioners in the field. He also had the privilege of learning under the mentorship of two Missouri state court judges and a United States District Court judge in pursuit of his aspiration of becoming a great trial attorney.
Dan has been honored by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2016-2025, a distinction for which only 2.5% of attorneys in the states of Missouri and Kansas are selected. In 2026, Dan was recognized as a Super Lawyer and was selected by Best Lawyers in America for his work in construction litigation, a distinction received by less than 3% of lawyers globally. Dan has also been recognized by USA Today as one of the “Top 5 Dominating Lawyers in 2026.”
Dan is also a proud graduate of the Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy (Inn of Courts), an intensive program led by federal and state court judges, which is designed to hone trial skills and instill principles of ethics and professionalism in the practice of law.
In addition to his legal accomplishments, Dan has presented at numerous continuing legal education seminars on construction and real estate matters for a wide audience of lawyers in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. He has also been a featured speaker at brokerage firms, contractor associations, and real estate professional organization conferences/meet-ups, sharing insight on best practices and precautionary measures to mitigate litigation risks in construction and real estate cases. He has also returned to his alma mater, Lindbergh High School, on multiple occasions to inspire students and provide guidance on pursuing a career in law, as well as offering advice on various other life aspects.
Dan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, graduating with honors (cum laude). He received prestigious CALI awards (highest marks in the class) in both Legal Writing and Professional Responsibility and also served as the Business Editor of the UMKC Law Review.