Chris Carpenter
About Chris Carpenter
Chris Carpenter is a lawyer based in Mankato, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Chris Carpenter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Harvey & Carpenter, Attorneys at Law
Education: Mitchell Hamline School of Law, graduated 1997
Location: Mankato, MN
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