Bio

Kris Ormseth helps clients succeed with their most important transactions. His practical nature, creative problem-solving, years of experience and calmness under pressure help clients achieve positive results in challenging situations. Kris has received numerous awards and rankings as a Corporate and M&A attorney—including 19 consecutive years in Best Lawyers® and its 2024 Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Boise—because he is effective. He listens well. He has an intuitive understanding of what business clients want. With strong interpersonal skills, he quickly builds rapport and respect on both sides of the negotiating table. Most of all, his fanatic focus on what actually matters to his clients helps cut through distractions and navigate to success. Kris also serves as outside general counsel for many successful businesses. His practical nature and years of experience both as a corporate lawyer and in hands-on management positions prior to Stoel Rives give him a unique skill set to excel in that role. Kris loves to help business owners craft efficient and effective solutions to their legal challenges.