Kristen R. Souza

Kristen R. Souza is an attorney at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. whose work focuses on complex toxic exposure and product liability litigation. She handles asbestos and talc claims, including disputes involving multiple parties and national defense teams. She also represents manufacturers, distributors, contractors, property owners, businesses, and insurers in liability litigation. Her practice extends across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire.

Kristen earned a B.S. from Northeastern University in 2007 and her J.D. from New England School of Law in 2011. Her legal education supports work involving technical evidence, disputed exposure histories, and complex litigation procedures. She is admitted to practice in five New England states and in several federal district courts. Her multistate practice requires careful attention to different procedural rules and the factual demands of product liability and toxic tort cases.

Kristen has served on national asbestos litigation defense teams and handles lawsuits involving alleged exposure to asbestos, talc, and other products. She defends insured and self-insured businesses against claims arising from products, premises, and alleged injuries. Her work involves coordinating with multiple parties and managing litigation filed in different courts. She also contributes to an American Bar Association survey addressing toxic tort law in several northeastern states.

Kristen R. Souza has received Best Lawyers Ones to Watch recognition for product liability defense and was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star in multiple years through 2025. She mentors junior associates and participates in firm diversity initiatives. Her litigation work draws on experience coordinating complex defense matters while helping clients manage case strategy, evidence, and obligations across several jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• Maine
• New Hampshire

Education

• New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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