Allison focuses her practice on insurance coverage defense, business litigation, general liability, insurance litigation and construction liability matters. She has experience handling pre-litigation investigations, litigation and negotiations, and applies a comprehensive understanding of legal practices to her representation.
Prior to joining Litchfield Cavo LLP, Allison served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for two jurisdictions, where she prosecuted a range of violent crime cases and managed a high-volume caseload. During this time, she further developed her litigation skills, working closely with law enforcement and community organizations. Allison also was one of two prosecutors designated to handle bomb and arson matters, which involved conducting research, obtaining specialized certifications, taking expert depositions and coordinating with insurance companies.
Earlier in her career, Allison gained civil litigation experience as a Legal Intern at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri. Her familiarity with courtroom procedures and rules allows her to effectively advocate for her clients in hearings and at trial. Allison’s background in both civil and criminal litigation brings valuable perspective to her current practice.
Practices
- Allison Kleinow, Case Note Analysis: League of Women Voters of Fla. v. Fla. House of Representatives, 132 So. 3d 135 (Fla. 2013), The Urban Lawyer Vol. 46, No. 3, Summer 2014
Education
- University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 2016
- CALI Excellence Award in Property Law
- Dean’s List
- Dean’s Research and Writing Initiative Honor, 2016
- Leadership Award, 2016
- University of Missouri, BA, Political Science, Minor in Psychology, 2013
- Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society
- Columns Scholarship Award
Admissions
- Missouri
- United States District Courts: Western District of Missouri
Professional Memberships
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Member (2016 – current)
- Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City, Member (2020 – current)
- Golf Committee, Member (2022)
- Kansas City Crime Commission – Metropolitan Community Service Program, Board Member (2019 – current)
- Kansas City Missouri Police Friends and Family, Member (2020 – current)
- Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Member (2022 – current)
- Missouri Child Support Enforcement Association, Member (former)
- Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, Member (former)
Languages
- English
Recognition
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law
- Law Review – Staff Member
- Law School Emissary
- Second Century Scholarship Award
- Dean’s List