Attorney Kristen Beightol has spent most of her career representing people across the nation who have been catastrophically injured due to the negligence of others, most especially in the area of medical malpractice. Other areas of litigation experience include personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, nursing home, trucking, premises liability, and insurance coverage. While she’s spent most of her career representing those who have been injured, she has also represented insurance companies, businesses, and individual defendants in medical malpractice, nursing home, insurance coverage, and trucking litigation. Kristen has also represented governments across the nation in litigation against online travel companies, specifically to recover unpaid taxes on hotel and rental car reservations. She graduated with highest honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication. She obtained her law degree from Campbell Law School in 2001.
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Medical malpractice Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Kristen is one of the smartest, hardest working lawyers with whom I've ever had the pleasure to work. She is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients, and she is dedicated to getting them the best result possible."
Trucking accident Attorney | Oct 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I had the pleasure of working with Kristen at a prior firm, and found her to be exremely thorough and passionate in her work. She is a forceful advocate and a benefit to the Atlanta legal community."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Co-worker
"I had the pleasure to work with Kristen at her previous firm. She is a bright, disciplined, and concientious attorney. She would be a tremendous asset for any client."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Kristen for several years now as we use to work in the same building. We are also fellow member of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. It has been a true asset getting to know her as she is always more than willing to help out when I have a question regarding a case or come across a situation which is new to me. It is readily apparent that she feels very passionate in helping not only her own clients but any individual who has been injured due to the negligence of another. I endorse this lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen is a smart and hard working lawyer. She fights for her clients.
Impressively, She is licensed in North Carolina and Georgia. She holds degrees from top schools including Campbell University School of Law and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked at several reputable laws firms. She is an advocate for clients through organizations including The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Her dedication to helping others is supported by her Superb rating of 10 on avvo.com. I lend her my personal endorsement.
Howard Spiva
www.spivalaw.com"
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kristen has earned the respect of her peers and fellow members of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association through her professional representation of those injured by the negligence of others."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I recommend Kristen Lin Beightol. She is a fellow Georgia Trial Lawyers Association member and she has a great reputation for for excellent results in Personal Injury and Med Mal cases."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen is an outstanding attorney who has a tremendous amount of experience. She aggressively and intelligently represents her clients achieving wonderful results. She has an excellent reputation in the legal world and her community. I am pleased to endorse her and would be happy to have her represent me in a matter."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen is an excellent attorney. She combines intelligence, experience, and a compassion for people that makes her a formidable advocate. I endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen is a rare lawyer in that she combines brains, hard work, and sincere concern for her client all in one package. I have referred my clients to her, and I know that she has always provided excellent legal service along with professionalism and concern for their well-being. I only wish that Kristen was still in Raleigh, so that I could still send referrals her way."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen works at a high-end plaintiff's personal injury law firm. Her practice focuses on those people who have suffered serious injuries like brain damage and amputations. I know and respect Kristen for her hard work and intelligence. I also know and respect her employers. One of Kristin's bosses told me: "She's a great hire. She writes well. Handles herself well in depositions. She's reliable. And she leaves the office after I do." Such a ringing endorsement tells you everything you need to know about Kristen's abilities as an attorney."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristen is a caring, yet aggressive attorney that puts her client's best interests above all else. Kristen truly advocates for her clients and works to get them the best possible result. I would highly recommend Kristen to my family or friends, if they were in the need of a medical malpractice attorney. She not only knows the law, but can protect her clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kristin is an intelligent and articulate attorney with solid experience in her practice area. I would not hesitate to refer personal injury and medical malpractice matters to Kristin."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"She is not only highly skilled, aggressive, and successful when it comes to helping those who receive serious personal injuries, but cares deeply about her clients. Unlike many attorneys at larger firms, she personally works closely with her clients to ensure that they obtain the justice they deserve. I am happy to endorse this attorney's work."