Background
Kirwan, Francis Philip was born on August 26, 1914 in Huron, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank H. and Clara Louise (Sawyer) Kirwan.
Kirwan, Francis Philip was born on August 26, 1914 in Huron, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank H. and Clara Louise (Sawyer) Kirwan.
Bachelor, U. Missouri, Kansas City, l944; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, Kansas City, l946.
Associate, Borders, Wimmell & McCreight, Kansas City, l945; associate, Margolin & Reinhardt, Kansas City, l946-52; partner, Margolin & Kirwan, Kansas City, 1952-1989; partner, Kirwan, Altergott & Cave, Kansas City, since 1989.
Trustee city law foundation U. Missouri-Kansas. Honorary board directors Rockhurst College. Active various charitable organizations Member American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Lawyers Association Kansas City, American Judicature Society, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, International Association Defense Lawyers, West Missouri Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, Maritime Law Association, Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan Kansas City, U. Missouri-Kansas City Alumni Association, Jackson County History Society, Missouri History Society, Phi Delta Phi, Kansas City Club, Carriage Club, Garden of Gods Club, National Lawyers Club (Washington District of Columbia).
Married Kathryn Kerr Hartigan, July 21, 1951. Stepchildren: Patrick E., Terrence L.