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  • Michelle D. Christensen
  • Of Counsel
  • Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 612-375-5944  direct dial
  • 612-339-7655  fax

  • mdchristensen@ArthurChapman.com
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Michelle is a seasoned litigator with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex disputes across Minnesota and Missouri. Her practice focuses on business litigation, insurance coverage, and appellate advocacy. She is known for delivering practical, strategic counsel and achieving strong results in high-stakes matters. Clients value her clear communication, sound judgment, and ability to navigate challenging cases efficiently.

Michelle represents clients at every stage of a dispute, from early evaluation and case strategy through trial and appeal. Her experience spans insurance coverage, commercial and construction disputes, tort claims, and other complex litigation. She also regularly appears in administrative proceedings and has successfully argued cases before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals.


Education

Carleton College
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D.


Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin


Professional Associations and Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association


Licenses

Minnesota
Missouri

Zulfe Enterprises, Inc., et al. v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Co., 2020 WL 7491266 (Minn. Ct. App. Dec. 21, 2020)
Brunell v. Kyle, 2007 WL 1121362 (Minn. Ct. App. 2007)
Camacho v. Todd and Leiser Homes, 706 N.W.2d 49 (Minn. 2005)
Ray v. Dronen, 2005 WL 757931 (Minn. Ct. App. 2005)
Miller v. State Farm Insurance, 2004 WL 948377 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004)
Smith v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Co., 656 N.W.2d 432 (Minn. Ct. App. 2003)
NAB Asset Venture II v. Lenertz, Inc., 1998 WL 422207 (Minn. Ct. App. 1998)