Kimberly Wright

Attorney

Biography

Kimberly has been fiercely advocating for individuals who have been injured or are facing serious disabilities for over a decade, including her time at a large law firm in Kansas City. During that time, she developed a strong foundation in handling complex legal matters and guiding clients through challenging and often overwhelming situations. Known for her dedication and work ethic, Kimberly approaches every case with a commitment to doing what is right for her clients and helping them move forward with confidence.

Representative Experience

  • $1,100,000 settlement after car wreck in Jackson County, Missouri (2022)
  • $665,000 Jury Verdict after $5,000 pre-trial offer in Johnson County, Kansas Trial for
    Car Wreck Case (2025)
  • $300,000 settlement for rear end collision in Johnson County, KS (2025)
  • $300,000 settlement for collision in Clay County, MO (2025)
  • $295,000 settlement after car wreck in Johnson County, MO (2025)
  • $275,000 settlement for collision in Jackson County, MO (2025)
  • $252,000 settlement for dog bite case in Jackson County, Missouri (2025)
  • $250,000 settlement for Independence, MO car wreck (2024)
  • $205,000 settlement for dog bite in Jackson County, MO (2026)
  • $175,000 car v pedestrian case in Johnson County, KS (2025)
  • $125,000 settlement after Coffee County, KS car wreck (2025)
  • $100,000 rear end collision settlement in Johnson County, KS (2025)
  • $100,000 car wreck settlement in Jackson County, MO (2024)
  • $100,000 car wreck settlement in Benton County, MO (2024)
  • $100,000 car wreck settlement in Jackson County, MO (2023)
  • $100,000 boating accident settlement in Jackson County, MO (2023)
  • $78,000 car wreck settlement in Jackson County, MO (2025)
  • $78,000 dog bite case in Jackson County, MO (2025)
  • $52,000 settlement for Jackson County, MO car wreck
  • $52,000 settlement in Jackson County, MO car wreck

Recognitions

  • Community Engagement Award
  • Equal Justice Works Award

Professional Engagements

  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Member of Advisory Counsel for Salvation Army of Olathe
  • Legal Aid of Western Missouri Volunteer Attorney Project

Education

  • J.D. cum laude, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, 2009
    • Dean’s List
    • Washington University Journal of Law and Policy
    • Scholar-in-Law Scholarship recipient
    • Public Service Project Participant- With Distinction
    • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer
  • B.A. Xavier University, 2005
    • Dean’s List
    • Merit scholarship recipient
    • Service Learning Semester in Delhi, India

Bar Jurisdictions

  • Missouri 2009
  • Kansas 2010

Court Admissions

  • Western District of Missouri 2012

Personal Injury Attorney with a History of Securing Life-Changing Financial Awards for Her Clients

Kimberly is a tenacious advocate who has secured life-changing financial outcomes for her clients. A skilled trial attorney and accomplished litigator, she has successfully argued cases in both state and federal courts, achieving strong results in trials and administrative hearings.

She has extensive experience representing individuals against insurance companies, large corporations, and government agencies. Throughout her career, Kimberly has advocated for injured individuals, consumers, debtors, tenants, survivors of domestic violence, and those who are sick or disabled, always working to ensure their rights are protected.

Kimberly has dedicated her career to helping those who may not otherwise have access to legal services. At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, she continues that mission by fighting for injured individuals and their families and holding wrongdoers accountable for the harm they cause. She is dedicated to providing one-on-one attention to clients navigating complex and often stressful legal situations. She walks her clients through every step of the litigation process, ensuring they understand their options from start to finish.

Kimberly lives in Overland Park with her husband, Jeffrey, and their five children. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys shuttling her kids around to dance, baseball practice, and piano lessons, and forcing them to eat their vegetables. Kimberly also enjoys traveling and volunteering with the Salvation Army of Olathe and St. Mary’s Food Kitchen.

Awards

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Our Track Record

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Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers fights for clients who have been wronged or injured, and we have the track record to prove it. Explore our case results to learn how our dedicated personal injury lawyers can advocate for your rights and work to obtain maximum compensation.
$250,000

Car Accident

$250,000 Settlement for Hit-and-Run Lane-Change Crash on I-49 in Cass County, Missouri
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$200,000

Car Accident

$200,000 Settlement for Wrong-Way DUI Head-On Collision in Kansas City
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$250,000

Car Accident

$250,000 Policy-Limits Settlement for Left-Turn Failure-to-Yield Crash in Mission, Kansas
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$262,500

Truck Accident

$262,500 Settlement for Commercial Trucking Collision on I-55 Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Blogs

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