Krystie Cals Malara
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021 About Krystie Cals Malara
Krystie Cals Malara is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Krystie Cals Malara is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, JD, graduated 2015
Location: Houston, TX
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