Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Marc Carlson
Marc Carlson January 16, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Kristine is a combination of being both ethical and competent. In addition, she is easy to work with and is focused on doing what is best for her clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Kristine and I worked together for State Farm in the claims department. We have worked together on estate planning matters over the last year.

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

We worked on State Farm claims matters together on occasion.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
1991-2004. I have worked with her as an attorney for about 1 year.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

She is a great counselor-advisor for her clients with estate planning needs.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Kristine enjoys estate planning because she helps people learn how to make intelligent decisions about their estate planning. She is even taking advanced education right now in tax law. Her legal knowledge and understanding regarding will and trust planning for non-taxable estates is excellent.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Kristine collects the relevant facts and applies the applicable law regarding will and trust planning for her clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Kristine is friendly and teaches clients the pros and cons of wills and trusts so they understand the rules of the game, so to speak, and assists the client with sufficient information and education so the client can make good and intelligent decisions.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Kristine is honest, truthful and trustworthy. I have found her to be highly ethical.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Will and trust planning for non-taxable estates.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
  • Use of Technology
  • Other
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I first worked with Kristine in 1991, and she has proven herself to be diligent in everything she does. Kristine is smart, competent, detail oriented, and focused, while also being friendly and kind. Her goal is to educate clients about the pros and cons of wills and trusts so clients can make intelligent decisions about the plan they choose to protect their family. She is wonderful to work with and produces quality legal documents. Her process of working with clients is excellent.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes