Kristin L. Kingsbury

Kristin L. Kingsbury is a shareholder at Barna, Guzy & Steffen in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, employment law, construction law, and real estate litigation. Kingsbury represents clients in business employment matters, buy-outs and partnership disputes, business contract disputes, and real estate issues. Her work helps businesses address conflicts, evaluate risk, and protect their interests through practical advice and litigation strategy.

Kingsbury earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2005, graduating cum laude. She also received an M.M. from Colorado State University in 2000, summa cum laude, and a B.A. from St. Olaf College in 1997, magna cum laude. Her academic background supports careful legal analysis, disciplined preparation, and clear communication in disputes involving business, employment, construction, and real estate concerns.

Kingsbury has nearly twenty years of experience handling business litigation and related disputes. Her representative work includes securing a judgment exceeding $1.2 million in a commercial encroachment case and obtaining a monetary sanction exceeding $600,000 in a spoliation-of-evidence matter before the United States District Court. She uses this experience to help clients resolve matters efficiently when possible and prepare for trial when necessary.

Kristin L. Kingsbury is recognized for business litigation experience and for helping clients manage disputes with practical judgment. She has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer and was previously listed as a Minnesota Rising Star and Top Woman Attorney. Kingsbury is also active in professional organizations, including the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar Association, Business Networking International, and Main Street Revolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Barna, Guzy & Steffen, LTD
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member and President, Business Networking International (BNI)
• Founder, Main Street Revolution

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• Wisconsin

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colorado State University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• St. Olaf College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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