Kristopher Jon Krentz

Kristopher Jon Krentz

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 24 years

Business Lawyer at Star Prairie, WI
Practice Areas: Business, Commercial, Real Estate ... +2 more

47 196th Street, Suite 100, Star Prairie, WI

About Kristopher

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Handle all small business matters. Typical client = less than 50 employees and gross income of under $35 mil annually.

25 years

40%
Commercial Real Estate 30%

Primary focus on recapitalization of small businesses via leveraging of assets.

25 years

30%
Real Estate 20%

Handle everything from small landlord/tenant matters to large scale commercial developments. Leverage our contacts in the commercial arena to help recapitalize real estate projects ailing from the current poor economy.

25 years

20%
Family 5%

Our family law practice was built to ensure effecient, cost effective, high end legal services while not foretting the human side of the matter.

25 years

5%
General Practice 5%

Handle all personal matters faced by business clients, their family and employees including family law, estate planning, etc.

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-255 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 24 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2001

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Krentz Law Firm

47 196th Street, Suite 100, Star Prairie, WI, 54026-0205

Krentz Law Firm

231 Commercial Street, Suite 204, Stillwater, MN

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Kristopher Jon Krentz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Ryan | March 12, 2021 | Business

Advocate

Kris is a great advocate for his clients. He listens and takes appropriate action to achieve desired results. If you area business owner a relationship with a lawyer with Kris’ aptitude is essential.

Posted by Joel | March 25, 2010

A Hard Working Attorney You Can Actually Trust!

I have worked with Attorney Krentz on several matters over the years and without exception, have been extremely satisfied not just with the results of his efforts, but the experience of working with such a competent and professional individual. I strongly recommend his services to anyone looking for... expert, cost concious legal services.

Posted by Peter | March 18, 2010 | Business

Kris is an attorney "breath of fresh air"

In today's economic times and in today's corruption, greed and bitterness, it is nice to finally meet someone who is committed to servicing the client, finding out what they want and then making it happen. All the while acting in good faith, with integrity and up front honesty. Kris not only enga...ged himself inside our company, he made sure that he fully understood what WE wanted before he started. Kris made sure that we understood all of the documents and agreements he created and that all parties involved had a FULL understanding of what they were committing to. Most of all Kris made us feel important and comfortable with every move that was made. I have never met an attorney like Kris, he really cares for his clients and makes sure that they get exactly what they came to him for.....and then some.

Posted by Julie | March 18, 2010

Estate Planning with Krentz Law Firm

Kris was very thorough- he made sure he understood what we were looking for, and then made sure we understood our options, what he was suggesting, and our decisions. He made us feel very confident about our decisions and the reasons behind them.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2009 | Business

Better at business than me!

Kris brings his passion for small business to the table everytime we meet. His ability to balance the real world with the legal world makes working with him comfortable. I call him at least one time each week to discuss the goings on in my business and he has helped me take full advantage of every ...opportunity I found and avoid some large messes.

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Cameron Tario

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kris's common sense approach saved both his and my client a lot of time and money. One of the most successful projects I have been involved with."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, KJKrentz Law, LLC

2003 - 2005

Associate Lawyer, Robin, Thompson & Doyle, PA

2001 - 2003

General Counsel, Excel Models & Prototyping, Inc.

Associations

2010 - Present

Twin Cities Law Topics

Administrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Ennis Financial v. SOM

All Plaintiff's claims denied via binding arbitration

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Education

2001

William Mitchell College of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Weekly radio appearance Topic varies by week

Languages

English

German

Activity

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