Kristen E. Skrajewski
Kristen is energized by the fast-moving, problem-solving nature of litigation.
Drawn to work that demands strategy, clarity, and advocacy, she has built her practice around helping clients navigate disputes with confidence and precision.
Kristen represents national insurance companies and their insureds, as well as individual clients facing a wide range of civil litigation matters. Her clients often grapple with the financial and precedential risks inherent in litigation—from rising claim costs and the threat of unfavorable rulings to potential bad faith exposure and long-term impacts on future matters. Her work spans trials, mediations, depositions, inspections, and motion practice, where she is skilled at distilling risk, identifying leverage points, and crafting practical strategies that safeguard her clients’ interests. She brings a wide breadth of perspective to the insurance defense arena, where she continues to refine her focus on legal and regulatory issues and evolving industry trends.
Whether preparing a case for trial or counseling a claims representative through a developing matter, Kristen approaches every assignment with the same commitment: to be a strong advocate, a reliable resource, and a trusted partner.
Construction Defect Dispute Resolution
Represented a subcontractor in a complex, multi-party construction defect case involving significant potential damages and exposure. Kristen strategically positioned the matter for mediation, enabling the parties to avoid prolonged litigation and substantially reducing the client’s financial risk.
Bad Faith Litigation and Risk Mitigation
Represented an insurance carrier in a complex bad faith action involving allegations of unreasonable claim handling and unfair trade practices. Kristen secured a favorable settlement that eliminated the client’s exposure to punitive damages and protected the company’s reputation.
Jury Trial Defense in Motor Vehicle Litigation
Defended an insured in a Superior Court jury trial arising from a motor vehicle accident involving complex evidentiary challenges, including witness testimony and admissibility of certain factual evidence. Kristen navigated these issues strategically to present a clear and compelling defense.
Education
- JD, University of Connecticut School of Law
- BS, University of Tennessee
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts