
DAVID R. MITCHELL, Esq.
David R. Mitchell received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia and his law degree from Washburn University. Mr. Mitchell was Associate Editor of the Washburn Law Journal and has practiced law since 1985. He formerly served as Assistant General Counsel to the Kansas Corporation Commission. He practices primarily in the areas of Real Estate Law, Business Transactions and Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, and General Business Law. Mr. Mitchell is licensed to practice in Missouri.
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During his career, Mr. Mitchell has been involved in many fine organizations in the metropolitan area. He has been a Board Member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, The Country Club of Blue Springs, Boy Scout Troop 692, Blue Springs BBQ Blaze Off, and has participated in many professional organizations such as The American Bar Association, The American Trial Lawyers Association, The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Lawyers Association of Kansas City. David is also the founder and pit-master for 1839 BBQ


In September 2021, two months after his daughter, Liz, died in a tragic car accident, David founded The ODP Foundation - GolfWithLiz.com. Each year, on the first Sunday in May, The ODP Foundation hosts an annual GolfWithLiz.com charity golf tournament to fund college scholarships for young women. Less than nine months after Liz's death, The ODP Foundation hosted its first tournament and awarded $3,000 in scholarships. On May 4, 2025, at the 4th Annual GolfWithLiz.com tournament, The ODP Foundation reached over $30,000 in scholarships awarded.
The ODP Foundation ~ Fathers & Daughters Together, Beyond the 18th Hole
The ODP Foundation's Mission:
Foster Strong Father-Daughter Relationships
Empower Women through Education
Encourage Women to Play Golf
Why ODP?
How Can You Help?
David & Liz's Inspiring Story

David R. Mitchell, Esq.
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