Abigail Lawson
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 About Abigail Lawson
Abigail Lawson is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2027. Abigail Lawson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Kansas City, MO
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