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763.780.8500 Toll Free: 800.422.3486 info@bgs.com

200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, #400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Kristin L. Kingsbury Shareholder

Kristin focuses her practice in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Construction Law,  and Real Estate Litigation. She has represented clients in business employment matters, buy-outs and partnership disputes, business contract disputes and all manners of real estate issues. Her nearly twenty years of experience include securing a judgment in a commercial encroachment case exceeding $1.2 million, and securing a monetary sanction in excess of $600,000 in a spoliation of evidence matter before the United States District Court.  Kristin’s extensive business litigation experience helps keeps her clients out of court when possible, but when necessary, she represents their best interests in trial. 

Outside of work, Kristin enjoys playing and listening to live music, hiking, cabin time, gardening and cooking, trying to keep up with her two children and family and friends, and laughing.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Construction Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Minnesota (2005)
  • Wisconsin (2011)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, (2011)
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, (2006)
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (2010)
  • J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 2005, cum laude
  • M.M., Colorado State University, 2000, summa cum laude
  • B.A., St. Olaf College, 1997, magna cum laude
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • Business Networking International (BNI) (Member and President)
  • Main Street Revolution (Founder)
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2017-present
  • Minnesota Rising Star, 2012-2015
  • Top Woman Attorney (2013-2016, 2020-2024)

Testimonials

  • I am very pleased with the professionalism of Barna, Guzy and Steffen. They helped me settle an employment issue and were very prompt and competitive. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for professional, honesty and friendly service. And their staff is awesome!

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  • Divorce is not easy and a custody battle is the worst, I have had the opportunity to work with Lindsay Fischbach and she has been such an amazing help! I can't wait for this all to be over ,but she has helped me tremendously with the ongoing Battle, she is always willing to help even if she is out of the office, checks her emails on the weekend and responds in a timely…

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  • I recommend BGS to anyone who is looking to get fast and the best results for their legal matters. They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They went above and beyond my expectations for my case. Unlike other law firms, I didn't feel rushed and uncomfortable. They took their time to answer all my questions and address all my concerns. Amazing customer service! They are…

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  • Lawyer there was very helpfully even without hiring her. Thank you

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  • Friendly, reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy.

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  • Great people.

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  • I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth Schading, Esq (Liz). Liz did a wonderful job working with me and is extremely competent, very knowledgeable in her field and she is very nice. Liz is one of the best attorneys I have ever met and is at the top of my most 'admired person' list. I have enjoyed our discussions, where her advice will ultimately make me a better person.

    Daniel C

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