Kirsten A. Byrd
About Kirsten A. Byrd
Kirsten A. Byrd is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Kirsten A. Byrd is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Kansas City, MO
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