Kristen Guinn
About Kristen Guinn
Kristen Guinn is a lawyer based in Grand Rapids, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Kristen Guinn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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