Helsell Fetterman LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Professional Experience

Kristy practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling cases involving personal injury, employment, business disputes, health insurance and property disputes. Kristy also represents physicians and other health care providers in licensing and disciplinary disputes.

Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Kristy worked at a boutique law firm for fourteen years. During her time at the firm, she successfully represented clients in a number of matters. Her experience includes participating in numerous jury trials with multi-million dollar results.

Outside of work, Kristy enjoys spending time with her husband and twin sons, volunteering in the community, boating, sports, and travel.

Admitted To Practice
  • Washington State Bar
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
  • Washington State Bar Association
    • Washington State Bar Young Lawyers Division Member Outreach Committee, Chair (2009-2011)
    • Washington State Bar Young Lawyers Division Member Outreach Committee, Co-Chair (2010)
  • King County Bar Association
    • Lawyer Referral Service Committee, Chair (2013-2021)
    • Lawyer Referral Service, Member (2009-Present)
  • Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), Association of Workplace Investigations (AWI)
  • Snohomish County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court, Member (2012-2015)
  • The William Dwyer American Inn of Court, Member (2012-2015)
Honors and Awards
  • Super Lawyers Magazine, Super Lawyer (2020)
  • Super Lawyers Magazine, “Rising Star” (2013, 2015-2018)
  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 (2014)
Community Involvement
  • Junior League of Seattle
    • Active Member (2011-2017)
    • Sustainer (2018-Present)
Helsell Fetterman LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

Helsell Fetterman LLP logo

Overview

  • Mississippi College, JD, graduated 2007
  • University of Washington, BA, graduated 2003

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Mississippi College, JD, graduated 2007
  • University of Washington, BA, graduated 2003
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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