Christopher has substantial experience representing commercial entities in both litigation and transactional contexts. Christopher represents secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions and banks in complex bankruptcy cases and appeals. Christopher regularly represents entities in transactions involving the purchase and sale of commercial entities in numerous sectors, including entities engaged in manufacturing, shipping, transportation, and energy. Christopher also represents entities in post-acquisition litigation relating to such transactions.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Represented chapter 7 trustee as special litigation counsel in connection with recovery of insurance proceeds and multi-million dollar claims recovery against insiders and various third parties
Representation of studio and related companies in bankruptcy matters throughout the country, including Columbia House, KSL Media, Aramid Entertainment, ThinkFilm, Axium International, Blockbuster, and Movie Gallery.
Represented unsecured creditors committee in chapter 11 bankruptcy case of paint manufacturer and confirmed Committee Sponsored Chapter 11 plan with substantial recovery for unsecured creditors
Represented chapter 7 trustee as special litigation counsel in connection with recovery of insurance proceeds and multi-million dollar claims recovery against insiders and various third parties
Representation of studio and related companies in bankruptcy matters throughout the country, including Columbia House, KSL Media, Aramid Entertainment, ThinkFilm, Axium International, Blockbuster, and Movie Gallery.
Represented unsecured creditors committee in chapter 11 bankruptcy case of paint manufacturer and confirmed Committee Sponsored Chapter 11 plan with substantial recovery for unsecured creditors
Represented debtor-in-possession, a ramen noodle manufacturer, in chapter 11 case
Represented diversified commercial finance company in several defaulted loan scenarios
Represented a number of entertainment and non-lender clients in such matters, including NBC/Universal Studios, Inc. and Starz Entertainment
Represented numerous financial institutions and lenders including: Wachovia Bank, GE Capital Corporation, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, Capital One Bank, Barclays Bank Delaware, and U.S. Bank in bankruptcy, receivership, workout and creditors' rights matters
Represented technology, media and financial services client in out-of-court loan workouts and bankruptcy cases
Recognitions
- Selected for inclusion in the Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Bankruptcy: Business, 2008 and 2017-2019
- Reed Smith’s Southern California Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2014
- Named a Top Attorney in Bankruptcy by Pasadena Magazine, 2011 and 2012
Credentials
Education
Education
- Loyola Law School, 2005, J.D., magna cum laude; Order of the Coif, Associate Justice on the Scott Moot Court Honors Board
- University of California, Los Angeles, 2001, B.A., Political Science
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- California
Court admissions
Court admissions
- State Court of Appeals - California
- All State Courts - California
- U.S. District Court - Central District of California
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Member of the California State Bar’s Insolvency Law Committee (ILC); former chair and current member of the Publications Subcommittee
- Chairman of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Associate Advisory Board, 2014-2015