Kristen Izuo

Kristen Izuo represents corporations, small businesses, and individuals in complex civil litigation, with a focus on construction and design defect, premises liability, catastrophic personal injury, and general liability matters. Her construction practice includes representing contractors, developers, design professionals, and property owners in disputes involving property damage, design errors, scope and change orders, and complex contractual issues. She handles matters from incident response through litigation, working with clients to develop practical strategies tailored to the legal and technical issues presented by each case.

Kristen also represents clients in high-exposure premises liability, catastrophic personal injury, and general liability matters. She approaches these cases with an emphasis on identifying key issues early and developing focused strategies for efficient resolution.

Raised on a small island in Hawaii, Kristen has lived in global cities including Chicago and Ho Chi Minh City. Her experiences in different communities have shaped a communication style centered on careful listening and clear explanations, which she brings to her interactions with clients, witnesses, experts, and courts.