Kirby L. Minor

Kirby L. Minor is a dedicated attorney serving clients in Blue Springs, Missouri, with a focus on family law, including divorce, modification, and child custody. He also handles personal injury and civil practice, alongside expertise in intellectual property law, business formation, transactions, and appellate practice. Kirby earned his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School in 2004.

Admitted to the Missouri Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Missouri and the District of Kansas, Kirby brings a strategic approach to his cases. His extensive experience in martial arts, spanning over 40 years, informs his legal practice. As a former member of the U.S. High School Judo Team, Kirby was an exchange student in Japan, attending three high schools during 1987-88.

Prior to law school, Kirby participated in the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme, spending three years teaching high school English in Tochigi Prefecture. This international experience has deeply influenced his legal strategy, benefiting his clients.

Kirby applies strategic insights from martial arts and Sun Tzu's The Art of War to family law cases, especially under the 2023 equal parenting presumption and anticipated legislative changes in 2026. His tactical approach to divorce litigation helps clients in Lee's Summit and Jackson County navigate complex legal battles effectively.