Atty. Leah Burkhead

Atty. Leah Burkhead

Leah Burkhead is a lawyer practicing plaintiff workers compensation, personal injury law. Leah received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Mission Mission 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Leah Burkhead at a glance

Leah Burkhead is a Member based in Mission, Kansas, practicing at Mark & Burkhead. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1990), Missouri (1991), and Illinois (2017). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1990) and University of Missouri (B.S.B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Johnson County Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Mission, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leah Burkhead is a lawyer practicing plaintiff workers compensation, personal injury law
  • Leah received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Leah practices at Mark & Burkhead in Mission, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Leah Burkhead's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Leah Burkhead is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Leah Burkhead is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mission are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leah Burkhead

Where is Leah Burkhead's law office located?
Leah Burkhead's law practice is located in Mission, Kansas. The firm is Mark & Burkhead. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah Burkhead handle?
Leah Burkhead focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Leah Burkhead practiced law?
Leah Burkhead has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Leah Burkhead go to law school?
Leah Burkhead earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Leah Burkhead for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Leah Burkhead received?
Leah Burkhead's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1990
B.S.B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1990
Missouri
Admitted: 1991
Illinois
Admitted: 2017

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