Krista A. Jackson
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Biography

Using her extensive experience in civil litigation and appellate matters, Krista Jackson understands how to balance aggressive strategies with favorable resolution opportunities, taking into account a client’s needs regarding timeliness and costs. She views a case’s strengths and weaknesses at the onset of the case, which allows her to partner with her clients to obtain the best results possible, while offering sound legal advice throughout a case.

After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, Krista has focused her career in Michigan on business litigation and trial work. She obtained experience working for both individuals and businesses on diverse matters including contract disputes, agri-business disputes, environmental litigation and insurance disputes.

Experience

Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. (2014 - 2019)

Strobl & Sharp, P.C. (2006 - 2014)

Varnum (2003 - 2006)

Admitted

State Bar of Michigan, 2003

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Court

U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Court

Education

Calvin College (B.A., 1999)

University of Virginia Law School (J.D., 2003)

Accolades

Included in the 2023-2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Environmental

Included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation

Selected to the 2013-2017 Michigan Super Lawyers lists for Business Litigation

Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan; Litigation Section, Member; Agricultural Law Section, Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Oakland County Bar Association

Oakland County Bar Foundation, Fellow

Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan

Camp Henry, Board of Directors, 2017 - Present

University of Virginia Club of Michigan, Western Section Board (UVA Alumni), 2016 - Present

Center for Environmental Leadership, Board of Directors, 2015 - Present

MomsBloom, Board of Directors, 2018

Christ Church Cranbrook, Little Lambs, Board of Directors, 2011 - 2018