THE KALON ADR CENTER
The Next Step in ADR
Attorney Kriesen accepts cases for both arbitration and mediation with a focus on tort cases.
Want to resolve your case?
To set up a hearing, contact
Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen
Ckriesen@kalonlawfirm.com
Phone: 860-249-0979 x 700
or
Kalon’s Administrative Assistant
Kalon@kalonlawfirm.com
Learn More About Arbitration HERE
Learn More About Mediation HERE
CREATE VALUE, NOT CONFLICT
Want to resolve your case?
To set up a hearing, contact Attorney Kriesen or Kalon’s Assistant
Email: Ckriesen@kalonlawfirm.com
Phone: 860-249-0979 x 700
OVERVIEW
If you have a case that you are unable to resolve, Christopher P. Kriesen can help you reach an agreement with your opponent, create value for your client, and close your case, avoiding the expense, time, and uncertainty of trial (a resolution method of last resort). We use Doodle to conveniently set up hearing dates, can set dates within a forty-five day window, and in arbitrations issue decisions within thirty days (and often much sooner).
If you need a date immediately, we will work with you to make it happen.
To set up a hearing, contact Attorney Kriesen
or Kalon’s Administrative Assistant
We are able to operate on-line, offering videoconferencing, private conferences, and document sharing.
About Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen
Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen established and heads The Kalon Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, where we seek fair resolutions of disputes by a rule of law centered process. He can mediates and arbitrate in the following areas: torts, professional liability, medical malpractice, employment, education, contract disputes, construction, appraisal, business disputes, land use, and errors and omissions. He is also able to facilitate conflict resolution in organizations. He is recognized by Best Lawyers (named a Lawyer of the Year, Hartford, 2021, for Mediation) and Super Lawyers, 2019-2021.
He is a trained mediator (Harvard Law School, Advanced Mediation Workshop, Program on Negotiation and the Quinnipiac School of Law Center on Dispute Resolution). He holds a Certificate in Strategic Decisions and Risk Management from Stanford University. He has tried cases in State and Federal Court and has argued appeals before the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts. He is an Attorney Trial Referee, Fact Finder, and Arbitrator in the Hartford Superior Court.
He understands the elements of a case and the risks of a jury trial for both sides. Although some cases need to be tried, most cases get tried because one side (and sometimes both) miscalculated. Not only are jury verdicts unpredictable, but trying a case is expensive, inefficient, and does not offer finality – one side can always appeal.
“People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.”
— Abigail Van Buren, newspaper columnist
Mediation offers an opportunity for the parties to come to a consensus about a resolution of their case. Arbitration offers an opportunity for parties to resolve a case where they may not agree upon the value, but seek a more efficient resolution than a trial.
Attorney Kriesen dedicates himself to your case alone. He does not schedule matters at the same time, overlap schedules, or allow distractions. He offers his services statewide.
To set up a hearing, contact Attorney Kriesen or Kalon’s Administrative Assistant
Reviews
“Fabulous demeanor, great with the clients, very attentive. Outstanding arbiter.”
“It was a great process all around. My client is happy with the outcome and it seems the other parties were also.”
“Attorney Kriesen was prepared, knowledgeable, polite and respectful to both sides, and effective.”
“It is always a pleasure working with Attorney Kriesen. Attorney Kriesen was able to explain the risks and potential downfalls of going to trial to the adjuster while not pressuring her. This really helped to facilitate a settlement. The adjuster was really happy with him as a mediator which helps me look good for recommending him.”
“Excellent in all respects.”
“Excellent experience from start to finish.”
“We were incredibly impressed with Attorney Kriesen’s understanding of the facts and issues, his disposition, and dedication to a fair resolution.”
“Appreciate the thought and attention that Chris gave to the case and the rapport he developed with my client. that made it much easier for me to get my client to but into the mediator’s suggested settlement figure.”
“Attorney Kriesen did a great job on a difficult case.”
“My adjuster and I enjoyed the experience. Atty. Kriesen was humorous and made the mediation pleasant as well as effective.”
“Atty Kriesen was a fantastic mediator. I would highly recommend him in the future.”
“Fair, measured, prepared, and communicated well with all parties to get the matter resolved.”
“This was my first experience with Chris as a mediator and I was very pleased with the way he handled the matter. He was obviously very prepared and really listened to what the parties had to say. He also showed a great deal of skill in handling the negotiations and knowing when to introduce new strategies into the process. I would most certainly recommend and use Chris as a mediator in the future.”
“Attorney Kriesen was fair and effective as a mediator. The case resolved. Would use him again.”
“I’m always agreeable to using Attorney Kriesen for the reasons above and because I’ve always found his decisions to be fair to both parties and on par with contemporary case values.”
“I look forward to working with Chris to resolve cases. He is both professional and competent.”
“It was an excellent mediation, the process went well and my client and I thank him for his efforts.”
”Attorney Kriesen was well versed in the facts and issues presented by this case; he facilitated discussion and, in total, was an extremely competent mediator.”
”Thank you for your valuable role in bringing my case to a successful conclusion. It was a pleasure to meet you and I was very impressed with your space in the Colt Building. It is bright, cheerful, and welcoming – preferable to more formal settings.”
“Attorney Kriesen is an extremely fair and competent arbitrator.”
“As always, Attorney Kriesen was very well prepared and certainly listened to the arguments of counsel in evaluating the case. He asked appropriate questions for clarication and allowed the lawyers to present the case without interruption. His decisions are always fair and reasonable.”
“Very professional and a pleasure to work with.“
“Chris was excellent to work with. He was throughly prepared and had reviewed all of the Arbitration materials that had been submitted prior to the hearing. He was friendly and approachable for the Plaintiff and explained the process as he was conducting the hearing.”
“Appreciate your treatment; very professional”
“Chris was very well prepared and knew the law and materials quite well. He was also very fair in his handling of the matter. He was also efficient in issuing his decision, which is a very refreshing considering how long most Arbitrators take to send out their decision.”
“Will certainly use him again in the future – Very fair results”
To set up a hearing, contact Attorney Kriesen or
or Kalon’s Administrative Assistant
Settlement Days
Looking to move your caseload, save litigation costs, and better serve your insureds/clients? Attorney Kriesen can facilitate Settlement Days for insurance companies and/or plaintiffs’ firms with large volumes.
To set up a hearing, contact Attorney Kriesen
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