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Kristopher R. Kahao |
Kris was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grew up fishing, hunting and playing in the dirt on his family’s sugar cane plantations (Allendale & Ashland Plantations). Kris’ great-grandfather purchased Allendale Planation, previously owned by the second governor of Louisiana (Henry Watkins Allen), during the Civil War. Despite graduating from Tulane Law School, Kris’ great-grandfather never practiced law, choosing instead to “raise cane.”
Throughout most of his college years, Kris made his “home” in the culinary arts over a hot stove and grill. Upon graduation, with the intention of enrolling directly into law school, he ventured out West for a two month adventure. As a result of his travels, Kris decided to delay his legal training and accepted a position as Executive Sous Chef at the Gallatin River Lodge outside of Bozeman, Montana.
Upon returning to Louisiana, approximately one and a half years later, Kris started a grass fed beef company while continuing his work in the culinary arts. On June 27, 2004, Kris and his future wife, Kendra, were involved in a motor vehicle accident. Kris and Kendra became clients of Kleinpeter & Schwartzberg, and during that time Kris felt, with firsthand knowledge and experience as an injured party plaintiff, that his efforts would be better served assisting other injured persons in navigating through the “jungle/forest” of the civil justice system.
Kris, his wife Kendra, and their daughter, Adelyn Hays, along with their four dogs and feral pig, “Piggles”, currently reside on Allendale Plantation. In addition to fishing and hunting, Kris enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter on their property, including planting seasonal gardens and tending to their orchard.
Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
Workers’ Compensation
Construction Law
Insurance
Education
Southern University Law Center, J. D., cum laude, 2008 , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Professional Associations and Memberships
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana Association for Justice (LAJ)
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Birth Information
February 23, 1979, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Admitted to Practice
Louisiana State Bar 2008
U. S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit
U. S. District Court - Eastern District of Louisiana
U. S. District Court - Western District of Louisiana
U. S. District Court - Middle District of Louisiana
Direct e-mail: krisk@ksbrlaw.com
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