Kristie S. Crawford Principal
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300 John Q. Hammons Parkway
Suite 202
Springfield, MO 65806
T: (417) 831-1412
F: (417) 831-6062
Email
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D. 2002)
University of Missouri-Columbia (B.A. 1996)
After being employed with the Missouri Department of Corrections as an institutional parole officer, Ms. Crawford decided to pursue a career in the law with a focus on civil litigation.
Over the course of her career with the firm, she has represented businesses and individuals in civil litigation involving contracts, premises liability, automobile accidents, real estate, and other disputes.
Ms. Crawford practices in the firm's Springfield, Mo., office and also possess an undergraduate degree in psychology that has aided her legal career. Her experience in civil litigation allows her to understand and anticipate the needs of both businesses and individuals involved in civil disputes. She has become skilled in analyzing and evaluating cases and bringing them to an efficient resolution through settlement, motion practice, or trial. Ms. Crawford’s experience has also allowed her to become proficient in the appeals process.
Prior Legal Experience:
Law Clerk, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District
Recent Achievements:
Summary judgment obtained in Essex Insurance Company v. Acumen Corporation, et al., Boone County, Missouri Circuit Court Case Number 05BA-CV02499
Summary judgment obtained in Roy A. Cash, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Barry County, Missouri Circuit Court Case Number 08BR-CC00025
Published Appellate Opinions:
Ken Kissee, et al. v. E-Z Pawn, LLC, et al., 290 S.W.3d 748 (Mo.App. S.D. 2009);
Bar Admissions:
Missouri
Arkansas
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Professional Associations:
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Springfield Claims Association
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Defense Research Institute
National Association of Women Lawyers
Community Activities:
Mizzou Alumni Association
