Kristen M. Kirby
About Kristen M. Kirby
Kristen M. Kirby is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Kristen M. Kirby is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
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