About Kristen

Kristen Beightol is a founding partner at Edwards Beightol, LLC, a personal injury law firm located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm was established in December 2021 and focuses on various legal areas, including 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 have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death. Born and raised in Raleigh, Kristen has deep roots in 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 studies, she attended Campbell University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for her successful legal career, which began at Edwards Kirby, LLP. There, she specialized in catastrophic injury litigation, particularly focusing on medical malpractice cases. Throughout her career, Kristen has secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for her clients. Her professional approach is marked by compassion, hard work, and determination—qualities that have allowed her to navigate complex legal battles against large corporations, hospitals, and insurance companies.

Notably, she has achieved favorable outcomes in numerous high-stakes cases, demonstrating her commitment to justice and fair compensation for those 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 community have been recognized through 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 in 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 support to those in need. As an elected Board member of Youth Mission Co., she has engaged in community initiatives, and she actively volunteers with organizations dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in Wake County. At Edwards Beightol, Kristen continues her advocacy, striving to achieve justice for clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, and employment law cases. Her dedication to her clients and community reflects her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in 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.