Atty. Karen A. Read

Atty. Karen A. Read

Karen A. Read is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, residential and 1 other area of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen A. Read at a glance

Karen A. Read is a Senior Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998), Kansas (2000), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2007). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.J., 1995). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen A. Read is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, residential and 1 other area of law
  • Karen received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Karen practices at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Karen A. Read's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen A. Read handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

Karen A. Read is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen A. Read

Where is Karen A. Read's law office located?
Karen A. Read's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen A. Read handle?
Karen A. Read focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Karen A. Read practiced law?
Karen A. Read has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Karen A. Read go to law school?
Karen A. Read earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.J., 1995).
How can I contact Karen A. Read for a consultation?
You can contact Karen A. Read directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 1998
B.J.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Kansas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2007

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