Kristi Geisler Holm

Kristi Geisler Holm

Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
  • Workers' Compensation, Insurance Defense, Employment Law
  • Nebraska
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Biography

Kristi has been with Davenport Evans since 1995. Her practice is focused upon representing employers and insurers in all stages of workers’ compensation and employment matters. She regularly provides advice to clients on compensability issues and defenses involved with workers’ compensation claims before litigation is commenced, but also continues to assist them by defending litigated claims before the Department of Labor and on appeal. Employers also look to her for guidance and the aggressive defense of Title VII cases involving claims of harassment and discrimination, claims involving other laws that impact employers, such as the ADA and FMLA, as well as the defense of bad faith claims.

Kristi has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected for high professional achievement and ethical standards. She has also been selected by Best Lawyers® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, and has been ranked by Chambers and Partners in the area of Labor & Employment and Labor & Employment: Workers’ Compensation.

Kristi is active in a variety of community organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington Pavilion Husby Performing Arts Center and Habitat for Humanity – South Dakota. She is also active in her local school district, serving on the Brandon Valley Band Parents Board and previously on the Athletic Booster Club Board.

Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Insurance Defense
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Area
  • Commercial and Complex Litigation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Nebraska
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Professional Experience
Partner
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
- Current
Associate
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
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Law Clerk to Honorable Wesley C. Mues
Nebraska Court of Appeals
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Education
University of Nebraska College of Law
J.D. (1994)
Honors: with distinction
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University of Minnesota - Morris
B.A. (1991)
Honors: with distinction
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Kristi has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Selection to Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Best Lawyers
Kristi Geisler Holm has been selected by Best Lawyers® in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Ranked in Labor & Employment and Workers' Compensation
Chambers and Partners
Kristi Geisler Holm has been ranked by Chambers and Partners in the area of Labor & Employment and Labor & Employment: Workers’ Compensation.
Professional Associations
Nebraska State Bar  # 20860
Member
Current
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State Bar of South Dakota  # 2364
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
Blog
Davenport Evans News
Contact & Map
206 W 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Telephone: (605) 336-2880