Kathleen Meara

Kathleen Meara brings over a decade of litigation experience to her practice, with a strong foundation in civil litigation defense. Kathleen began her litigation career in New York after graduating from Hofstra University School of Law. She litigated a variety of civil cases in New York City’s five boroughs with a special focus on medical malpractice defense. During her time in New York, she successfully argued an appeal on a motion for summary judgment before the Appellate Division, Second Department of the New York Supreme Court. A Southeast Kansas native, Kathleen returned to Kansas City in 2021, where she has since expanded her practice to include defending railroads, hospitals, and corporate clients in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death matters across Kansas and Missouri.

Kathleen is especially skilled in medical malpractice defense and is experienced in FELA claims, railroad crossing cases, and employment litigation. She is proficient in all stages of litigation, from discovery and depositions to pre-trial motions and trial preparation. Her recent successes include a favorable ruling on a motion for summary judgment in a medical malpractice case involving alleged procedural negligence. Outside of the courtroom, Kathleen is active in the firm’s community engagement efforts. She is an active member of the Association of Women Lawyers, Kansas City. A budding golfer and outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, biking, walking her two dogs, and cheering on the KC Current.

Hofstra University School of Law

New York

Kansas

Missouri