$ 200-350 per hour
Christopher Peter Kriesen
About Christopher
Biography
Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen is the founder and principal of the Kalon Law Firm, LLC.
Attorney Kriesen holds an A.V. Rating with the peer review process of Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Super Lawyers 2019-2020 and Best Lawyers 2020-2022.
Appeals: Christopher P. Kriesen handles appeals in Connecticut‘s Appellate and Supreme Courts. We accept appeals only upon referral by counsel.
Personal Injury: Christopher P. Kriesen handles tort cases, helping people recover what they are entitled to when caused by the negligence of others.
Mediator and Arbitrator: Christopher P. Kriesen helps people in conflict reach solutions. He resolves disputes through mediation/arbitration (He is a trained mediator- Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation, Advanced Mediation Workshop).
If you have a case that you are unable to resolve, Christopher P. Kriesen can help you reach an agreement with your opponent, create value for your client, and close your case, avoiding the expense, time, and uncertainty of trial (a resolution method of last resort). As of September 1, 2018, the Kalon ADR Center donates 5% of its revenue to fund a scholarship for a graduate of the Hartford Youth Scholars Steppingstone Academy, a twenty-six month preparatory program for middle school students, to help with their continuing education.
He lives with his wife in West Hartford. His daughter is a graduate of Brandeis University.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
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Location
The Kalon Law Firm, LLC
140 Huyshope Ave Suite 405, Hartford, CT, 06106-2871
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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly Recommend
Chris Kriesen handled a personal injury claim for me. He is extremely professional. He is very thorough and always kept informed and feeling confident with my case. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended
Kalon Law firm was recommended to me by a Senior Litigator from the United States Attorney's Office. Chris handled all aspects of my case, dealing with three different civil issues simultaneously. In a recent court appearance, Chris was exceptionally well prepared, articulate and persuasive. He ret...
Christopher Peter Kriesen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Kriesen is an outstanding attorney, colleague, and mentor. He's experienced in every stage of litigation - from pre-suit to trials and appeals. He takes each case individually and plans a course of litigation, thinking several steps ahead at all times. He's an excellent litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases against this attorney and have done an arb with him as presiding. In all of my interactions Chris has been well prepared, competent, ethical and overall a phenomenal attorney."
"I fully endorse Chris Kriesen in the area of trial litigation. The best word to describe Chris would be "intrepid." He may be characterized as having resolute fearlessness, fortitude and endurance. His integrity is unsurpassed and he is truly a creative and innovative thinker. I have the highest regard for Chris, and the people and companies who hire him are lucky to have him at their side."
"Chris is innovating and breaking new ground in client-centered representation and mediation. His skills and insights for both his own clients and those for whom he mediates helps reach the best and right results and restores faith and confidence in the legal system."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris recently served as a mediator for one of my cases, and did a great job. He spent a considerable amount of time listening to my client, exploring areas that helped increase the settlement value of the case. Ultimately he persuaded the other side to pay more money than they wanted to. He was very attentive and hard working and was a great choice. I will definitely suggest him again."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Distinguished Leader in the Law, Professional Excellence Awards., Recognized by The Connecticut Law Tribune
2021
Lawyer of the Year, Mediation, Hartford, 2021, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers ADR, Super Lawyers
2018
Game Changer, Professional Excellence Awards., The Connecticut Law Tribune
2018
Runner Up, for The Kalon Law Firm, Best New Law Firm, Clio
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Attorney Trial Referee, Fact Finder, Arbitrator, Connecticut Judicial Branch
2000 - 2016
Adjunct Instructor, University Of Connecticut School Of Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationMember
Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of Court
George W. Crawford Black Bar Association
Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association (Litigation, Appellate, ADR Sections)
Connecticut Bar Foundation
Sample of Legal Cases
Essex Ins. Co. v. William Kramer & Associates, LLC, SC 20130 (2019)
In favor of my client.
Horrigan v. Town of Washington: 144 Conn.App. 536, cert. denied, 310 Conn. 939 (2013).
In favor of my client.
Education
2013
Trinity College
M.A. (Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
1993
The University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D.
1988
Villanova University
B.Sc.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Top 30 Trial Mistakes Made by Attorneys
Top 30 Trial Mistakes Made by Attorneys
2018
The Northeast Regional Conference
Legal Storytelling
2018
The National Business Institute
Damages in Personal Injury
2018
Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section of the Connecticut Bar Association
Essentials of Depositions
2018
Northampton County Bar Association
Preparing Your Case for Mediation
2018
National Telephonic Seminar
Top 30 Trial Mistakes Made by Attorneys
2018
National Business Institute
Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know
2018
National Business Institute
The Rules of Evidence. A Practical Toolkit.
2018
National Business Institute
“Hearsay, E-mail, Business Records, and Social Media – In The Trenches.”
2018
Mastering Hearsay and Hearsay Exceptions
Hearsay and Hearsay Exceptions
2018
Hispanic National Bar Association National Conference
MasterClass: The Art of Legal Storytelling
2018
Co-Host at Connecticut Bar Foundation
Is Mediation Your Best Option to Create Value for Your Client?
2018
CBA Litigation Section
Storytelling for Lawyers
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides