Kristie S. Crawford

Kristie S. Crawford focuses her practice on civil litigation, using a careful and practical approach to disputes involving businesses, individuals, and employers. Her work includes contract issues, premises liability, automobile accidents, real estate conflicts, and other contested matters that require strong case review, clear strategy, and steady courtroom preparation.

Kristie earned her B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1996. She earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2002, graduating with distinction. After law school, she served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Nancy Steffen Rahmeyer at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, from 2002 to 2003.

Kristie began her legal path after working for the Missouri Department of Corrections as an Institutional Parole Officer. That experience helped shape her interest in law and civil litigation. Since entering practice, she has handled cases that call for close attention to facts, risk, evidence, and the needs of people facing legal disputes.

Kristie represents clients in matters involving Business and Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Premises and Retail Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Transportation, and Veterinary Health Care Liability. She has also defended employers in claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including work tied to investigation, evaluation, and courtroom defense.

Kristie has tried jury and non-jury cases to conclusion and has argued appeals in both federal and state courts. Her reported matters include cases before Missouri appellate courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, showing experience with both trial-level disputes and appellate review.

Kristie S. Crawford is admitted in Missouri and Arkansas, along with several federal courts, including the Western District of Missouri, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. She helps clients by preparing cases carefully and seeking efficient resolutions through settlement, motions, or trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Brown & James Law Firm
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri-Columbia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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