Christopher P. Kriesen

Christopher P. Kriesen

 
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals & Appellate, Personal Injury
  • Connecticut
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Joseph R. Grippe
Joseph R. Grippe October 27, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I highly recommend attorney Kriesen for arbitration and mediation’s. He is knowledgeable, fair and showed a high level of professionalism. As a trial attorney he is a zealous advocate for his clients and is able to effectively connect with the jury. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Attorney Kriesen and I tried a case against each other in 2009. We have had a few cases as counsel for co-defendants and he served as an arbitrator for a case I was handling in 2018.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case
  • Opposing Client

We have been on opposing sides of many cases. I have also used him as an arbitrator.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have known attorney Kriesen since approximately 2009 when we were opposing counsel on a case. In 2018 he served as an arbitrator for a case i was handling.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Kriesen is a skilled trial attorney and effective advocate for his client.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen is often asked to lecture for legal associations both in Connecticut and nationwide. As an arbitrator he showed exceptional legal knowledge with a complex issue that was presented to him.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen has shown excellent legal analysis as an attorney and arbitrator. As an arbitrator he was able to identify issues and provide a reasoned and fair decision

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen was an effective oral advocate at trial. He made clear concise arguments. As an arbitrator he was able to discuss complex legal issues with counsel while also interacting with the clients to make sure they understood the process and were comfortable.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen has always exhibited a high level of ethics and professionalism in all cases both as an attorney and arbitrator.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration as well as litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Ron Houde Jr.
Ron Houde Jr. October 18, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Kriesen is an outstanding attorney, colleague, and mentor. He's an excellent role model for any attorney - new or experienced. He is a pleasure to work with and knows how to get things done. He is intelligent, trusting, and selfless. He took me under his wing in 2016 and guided me to heights I couldn't have imagined seeing so soon in my career. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

I was hired by Attorney Kriesen at a prior firm in 2016.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We've worked together on numerous cases representing the same clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
From 2016 to the present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Kriesen is an excellent storyteller and communicator. He connects well with his audience and clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He is very knowledgeable, but also smart enough to admit when he doesn't know and resourceful enough to find the answers quickly.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen is thoughtful, efficient, and grasps complex subjects with ease.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen is a superb mediator and arbitrator. He listens and connects with both sides so all parties are sure they're being heard.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen gives a good name to lawyers and puts ethics first in his practice. He is his firm's ethics officer.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
ADR, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
  • Other

Decision Quality, Design Thinking, Business Management

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Frank C Bartlett Jr.
Frank C Bartlett Jr. October 10, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Kriesen is an excellent mediator. He takes the time to listen to the clients and counsel, to understand the parties' positions, and possesses the compassion, patience, legal acumen and respect of his peers necessary to effectively bridge gaps and develop unique solutions that lead to the amicable resolution of matters, where such a resolution is possible. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked with Attorney Kriesen both as opposing counsel and as a mediator.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

I have worked with Attorney Kriesen both as opposing counsel and as a mediator.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Attorney Kriesen over the past six years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Kriesen zealously advocates for his clients and brings considerable experience and knowledge of the law combined with compassion and patience to achieve excellent results through his mediation practice.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen possesses an excellent legal knowledge. This proves most useful through his mediation practice where he is able to quickly understand the strengths and weaknesses of the parties' positions and work with counsel to provide an objective view on the merits of the case in an effort to bring the matter to an amicable resolution

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen is able to thoroughly analyze and assess the myriad of legal issues present in the cases he mediates and identify for the parties how those legal issues may impact the eventual outcome of the matter.

Communication Skills: Excellent

When speaking with clients, Attorney Kriesen communicates in a straightforward, yet caring and compassionate manner. He takes the time to understand the client's concerns and never loses sight of those concerns when working with the parties to structure a resolution of their case. When speaking with counsel, he always maintains a high degree of professionalism and respect, regardless of how heated discussions become.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Kriesen takes his oath and responsibilities as a mediator very seriously and always strives to be a neutral and objective intermediary with a goal of bring the matter at hand to an amicable resolution.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Mediation and Arbitration
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Michael D'Amico
Michael D'Amico October 4, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have worked with and known Chris for many years. He has never let his accomplishments cloud his compassionate and caring nature. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known Chris for many years as a colleague.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Opposing Client

Chris was defending claims where I represented the plaintiff.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Several years ago to the present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Zealous advocate, ethical, ultra professional, caring and compassionate.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I have been involved with Chris at the trial level and on appeal and he has a mastery of the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris sees the issues, researches the law and masterfully analyzes the law's application to the facts.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris has a great appearance, speaks well and explains his position clearly.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris is ultra professional and ethical. He has a good heart and a healthy respect for all individuals.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Mediation Personal Injury
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Top shelf
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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