Kristi Geisler Holm

Kristi Geisler Holm has been a prominent attorney at Davenport Evans since 1995. Her legal expertise is centered on representing employers and insurers in all phases of workers’ compensation and employment law. She provides strategic advice on compensability issues and defenses before litigation begins and continues to support clients by defending claims before the Department of Labor and on appeal. Kristi is also sought after for her guidance and robust defense in Title VII cases, which include harassment and discrimination claims, as well as issues related to the ADA, FMLA, and bad faith claims.

Kristi's professional achievements have been recognized with a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating, reflecting her esteemed reputation for high ethical standards and professional accomplishment. She has been honored by Best Lawyers® for her work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers and is ranked by Chambers and Partners in Labor & Employment and Labor & Employment: Workers’ Compensation.

Beyond her legal practice, Kristi is actively involved in community service. She contributes her time to the Board of Directors for the Washington Pavilion Husby Performing Arts Center and Habitat for Humanity – South Dakota. Additionally, she engages with her local school district by serving on the Brandon Valley Band Parents Board and has previously been part of the Athletic Booster Club Board.