About John
John Christiansen is a lawyer who practices at McKell Christiansen Law. He maintains a practical approach to daily legal issues and to the extra complex instances that reach the courtroom. Those who work with him describe a simple fashion. He prefers clean options and paths forward spelled out for clients.
He completed his law school training before entering private practice. Early in his profession he learned the needs of both client counseling and the adversarial process. Over time he continued to take on things that required cautious preparation and an ability to explain implications to nonlawyers.
Christiansen’s career spans roles in firm-based practice the place casework and client relationships have been central. He has treated matters that required drafting court filings, making ready discovery, negotiating resolutions and, when necessary, presenting argument in court. He has worked for clients ranging from people to small businesses, assisting them understand dangers and next steps.
His day-to-day work blends advisory duties with litigation-related duties. He spends time researching legal issues, drafting documents, and meeting with clients to review approach. When cases move toward trial he organizes the factual record and prepares witnesses. On transactional things he focuses on clean agreements and realistic terms, aiming to reduce destiny disputes.
At McKell Christiansen Law he's part of a group that manages a docket of civil things and client advisories. He handles intake, develops case plans, and coordinates with opposing counsel and specialists when wanted. Colleagues note his preference for direct, plainspoken explanation of legal avenues. As of 2026 he practices at McKell Christiansen Law, concentrating on client representation and case control.