Aafedt Forde: Trusted Legal Counsel for Over a Century
Rooted in tradition and built on a foundation of excellence, our firm is recognized as a leading force in workers’ compensation and insurance defense law. Our services are tailored to meet the complex needs of our clients—ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local family-owned businesses. Our history reflects our commitment to client-focused solutions; as we look to the future, we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity, trust, and expertise that has defined our legacy.

Expertise You Can Rely On

Attorney Spotlight
Kristine L. Cook

“At Aafedt, I appreciate working with highly knowledgeable, seasoned attorneys and staff. I am excited to continue this new chapter of my practice by assisting clients efficiently, whether by answering a question on compensability, or handling a complex case through hearing or pursuit of subrogation.”
Kristine L. Cook is an attorney at Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A., with extensive experience in workers’ compensation defense. She represents employers and insurers at all stages of litigation, bringing a well-rounded perspective shaped by private practice, judicial clerkships, and state agency work.
Before joining the firm, Kristine served as a workers’ compensation coordinator for a state agency, and before that, she was in private practice with another workers’ compensation defense firm. Her background also includes civil litigation, subrogation, and appellate advocacy—allowing her to provide thoughtful, informed guidance tailored to each client’s needs.







