Kristi Paulson | PowerHouse - Law | Mediation-ADR | National Training and Education
About Kristi Paulson
Attorney | Mediator | Arbitrator
Kristi Paulson is an experienced trial lawyer with over 28 years of experience in the courtroom. Kristi is a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and a North Dakota Rule 8.9 Neutral in the areas of civil mediation, family and divorce mediation and arbitration. She brings her experiences, her civility and her professionalism to each and every client she meets. She customizes her approaches and works to meet individual needs.
Kristi Paulson has a history of helping people. And a history of proven results.
Kristi has successfully litigated high-profile and has had millions of dollars in recovery for her clients her the years in the areas of personal injury, medical negligence, product liability, employment, probate, criminal, family, commercial and construction, and general civil and business litigation. In 2017, she was inducted into membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Kristi is also a past President and member of the Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court.
She prides herself on not only her legal expertise, but her ability to draw on her life experiences and translate those to the situation at hand. Kristi is creative and committed, always seeking out the best result possible. She tries to never give less than 100% and has high expectations of herself and those around her. Kristi is nationally recognized for her expertise in online mediation. She conducts both in person and online mediations and arbitration, depending on party preference.
In addition to serving as a mediator and arbitrator, Kristi is the founder and President of PowerHouse Mediation and IPowerHouse.com, entities that train and teach mediation and advocacy skills to ADR professionals, participants, lawyers and others. Her communication and interpersonal skills are well suited to the online environment, given her years of addressing the unique challenges the online medium presents.
Kristi lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two children and her dog Dash and puppy Spencer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, public speaking, boating, beading, painting and art quilting.
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Distinctions
Court Referee - First Judicial District
Appointed by Order of the Court, May 2021
Rule 114 Qualified - State of Minnesota
Rule 114 Qualified in the State of Minnesota in the areas of civil mediation, family mediation and arbitration
Lawyers Board of Professional Responsibility
Appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court - January 2020, Reappointed
January 2022.
ADR Ethics Board
Appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court - January 2020, Reappointed 2023.
Minnesota State Arbitrator
Appointed by the Minnesota Mediation Services Bureau to the Arbitration Panel for the State of Minnesota
Rule 8.9 Qualified - North Dakota
Rule 8.9 Qualified in the State of North Dakota in the areas of civil mediation, family mediation and arbitration
North Star Lawyer
Named a North Star Lawyer in recognition of Community Service 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Site Content
Inside ADR's Minnesota Rules Reset
Mediation in the Covid-19 Era: Is Online Mediation Here to Stay?
The Three Cs of Legal Technology and Ethics
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
January/February 2023 (Part 1)
Understanding the new Minnesota Rule 114.
The Three Cs of Legal Technology and Ethics
Mediation in the Covid-19 Era: Is Online Mediation Here to Stay?
The Three Cs of Legal Technology and Ethics
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
August 2022
Examining the three Cs of Legal Technology and Ethics - Competence, Confidentiality, and Communication.
Mediation in the Covid-19 Era: Is Online Mediation Here to Stay?
Mediation in the Covid-19 Era: Is Online Mediation Here to Stay?
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
Southwestern Law Review December 2021 This article examines the changes in ADR as a result of the pandemic, offers insight into best practices for online dispute resolution and theorizes as to the future of online dispute resolution.
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
Minnesota Trial Magazine Spring/Summer 2021 A look at courtroom trends as we look back over the pandemic and ahead to the future as we begin to re-open and move forward.
Jury Trials in the Covid-19 Era
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
The Remote Worker's Survival Guide
Bench & Bar of MinnesotaFebruary, 2021 What to expect as courts work to deliver justice through the rest of the pandemic.
The Remote Worker's Survival Guide
The Virtual Courtroom: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
The Remote Worker's Survival Guide
Bench and Bar of Minnesota May/June 2020 Remote work can be wonderful. It can also be filled with all kinds of unique challenges and requirements. Having done this for over two decades, Kristi shares thoughts and suggestions in the Remote Worker's Survival Guide article.
Kristi Paulson - The PowerHouse Mediator
Mediation and ADR
Mediation and ADR
Mediation and ADR
Kristi Paulson has participated in countless mediations and arbitrations over her trial practice career. She is Rule 114 Qualified in the State of Minnesota having completed the necessary coursework to qualify for inclusion on the list of qualified neutrals maintained by the Minnesota Supreme Court. She is Rule 114 qualified in both Civil Law and Family Law Mediation as well as Arbitration in the State of Minnesota and Rule 8.9 Qualified in those areas in the State of North Dakota.
Our Approach
Mediation and ADR
Mediation and ADR
At the Kristi Paulson Law and Mediation Firm, we specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.
Legacy of Success
Mediation and ADR
Legacy of Success
Kristi Paulson Law Firm has been representing clients and mediating disputes for over 25 years and has a proven track record of success. We use that experience to help you down a path to the results you need. We have a history of helping people and have proven results. Call today to schedule a free telephone consultation or to book a mediation or arbitration.
Award and Accolades
