Kathryn Michelle O'Brien, Insurance Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Kansas City, MO
Practicing insurance in Kansas City since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kathryn Michelle O'Brien is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Kathryn has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Kansas City, MO
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp matters from Kansas City, MO.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kathryn Michelle O'Brien: Kathryn Michelle O'Brien is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Kathryn has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Kathryn's practice areas in Kansas City
Kathryn concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Workers Comp
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Insurance cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Kathryn takes insurance matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Kathryn takes personal injury matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Kathryn takes workers comp matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kathryn Michelle O'Brien, insurance attorney serving Kansas City
Kathryn Michelle O'Brien is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Kathryn has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Kathryn works from Kansas City, Missouri and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Kathryn Michelle O'Brien is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, toxic tort defense and 1 other area of law. Kathryn received a A.A. degree from Butler County Community College, and has been licensed for 42 years. Kathryn practices in Kansas City, MO.
Working with Kathryn on a insurance matter
Kathryn Michelle O'Brien is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, toxic tort defense and 1 other area of law. Kathryn received a A.A. degree from Butler County Community College, and has been licensed for 42 years. Kathryn practices in Kansas City, MO.
Clients Kathryn works with
Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and workers comp matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kathryn studied and practices
Butler County Community College A.A. 1975 University of Kansas
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Jurisdictions
Kathryn's state bar admissions
Missouri
1984 · ACTIVE
Kathryn studied at — in Butler County Community College A.A. 1975 University of Kansas.
Law school and academic background
Kathryn completed — in Butler County Community College A.A. 1975 University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kathryn's legal honors and published work
Kathryn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Kathryn Michelle O'Brien's office in Kansas City
Kathryn's primary office is at 1010 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64106. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kathryn Michelle O'Brien — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kathryn. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Kansas City.
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How to hire Kathryn Michelle O'Brien — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathryn
Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Michelle O'Brien
How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Kathryn is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new insurance clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri
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