About Kris
Kris Patria earned her J.D. from New York Law School. She arrived in the profession through a traditional route: three years of law study that emphasized legal research, writing and the adversarial process. Those years shaped an approach to problem solving that is practical and procedural, attentive to both detail and deadlines.
After law school, Patria gained admission to the bars of New York and Massachusetts. Holding licenses in two states allows her to advise and appear for clients across state lines. It also means she must keep current on rules, practice trends and continuing legal education requirements in both jurisdictions.
Her career has unfolded across matters that touch both states. She has worked on cases and transactions that require an understanding of differing state statutes and court procedures. That often entails coordinating filings, discovery schedules and client communications on tight timelines. She is comfortable managing the logistics of cross-jurisdictional work, including the practical issues that arise when cases or deals involve parties in different states.
Patria’s legal training placed a strong emphasis on research and drafting. Those skills show up in court filings and in negotiated agreements alike. Colleagues and clients have looked to her for thorough preparation and for clear, concise written work. She tends to approach each matter by breaking complex problems into discrete tasks and then sequencing those tasks so progress is measurable.
She maintains memberships in professional organizations and participates in continuing legal education to stay current in two bar systems. That engagement helps when statutes change or new court rules affect her practice. It also provides a forum for exchanging practical tips with other lawyers who handle multi-state matters.
Patria balances the procedural demands of litigation and transactional work with attention to client priorities. Her practice is structured to serve individuals and businesses that need counsel licensed in both New York and Massachusetts. She currently practices law in those two jurisdictions, representing clients and handling matters that span the state lines between New York and Massachusetts.
