Emma Bean
About Emma Bean
Emma Bean is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Emma Bean is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Professional Malpractice Law
Current Firm: Brown & James PC
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Kansas City, MO
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