About Kristen

Kristen Beightol is a founding partner at Edwards Beightol, LLC, a personal injury law company positioned in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm used to be established in December 2021 and focuses on various legal regions, which includes personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, and employment law. Licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 2001 and in Georgia since 2007, Kristen has built a robust career dedicated to advocating for clients who've suffered serious accidents or fatal injury claim. Born and raised in Raleigh, Kristen has deep roots within the community. She graduated with highest honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997, earning a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Following her undergraduate research, she attended Campbell University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2001. This educational background laid the inspiration for her successful legal career, which started at Edwards Kirby, LLP. There, she specialised in severe injury legal proceedings, especially specializing in medical negligence claims instances. Throughout her profession, Kristen has secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for her clients. Her expert strategy is marked by compassion, difficult work, and resolution—characteristics that have allowed her to navigate complex legal battles against giant companies, hospitals, and insurance companies.

Notably, she has achieved favorable outcomes in numerous high-stakes cases, demonstrating her commitment to justice and fair compensation for the ones harmed. In addition to her legal practice, Kristen is actively involved in several professional organizations. She serves as a Governor and education committee member for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). Within NCAJ, she participates in the Auto Torts and Premises Liability, as well as the Professional Negligence Women’s Caucus sections. Her contributions to the legal network were recognized thru accolades such as being named a North Carolina Super Lawyer from 2020 to 2026 and being included in Business North Carolina’s 2025 Legal Elite within the Litigation category.

Kristen's commitment to service extends beyond her legal work. She has served as an elder at White Memorial Presbyterian Church and is a trained Stephen Minister, providing help to those in want. As an elected Board member of Youth Mission Co., she has engaged in community initiatives, and she actively volunteers with organizations devoted to finishing home and sexual violence in Wake County. At Edwards Beightol, Kristen continues her advocacy, striving to achieve justice for clients in personal damage, medical malpractice, civil rights, and employment law instances. Her commitment to her clients and network reflects her unwavering commitment to creating a positive effect within the lives of others.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Georgia
North Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
North Carolina Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 2001
Georgia Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 2007

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Civil Rights Employment Law

Sources

Information is based on available sources as of February 20, 2026. For the most current information, please refer to official records or contact the attorney directly.