INTRODUCTION
PRACTICE AREA: Business Restructuring & Creditors' Rights / Bankruptcy
Chris Peer is the Chairperson of the Business Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Practice Area, serves on the Firm's Board of Directors, is the Firm's Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Executive Committee. With 20+ years' experience advising clients on the legal implications of business and commercial decisions, He understands the importance of working together to ensure the best outcome for his clients.
Chris advises clients on the legal implications of business and commercial decisions. His counsel to business entities includes work on contracts and leases, the Uniform Commercial Code, lending, mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, ERISA, and tax matters.
Chris represents businesses with distressed debt concerns both in and out of bankruptcy, and advising on the need to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. His debtor representations have resulted in successful reorganizations, equity solutions, and business transitions. He also represents creditors and committees in Chapter 11 cases. His experience in distressed situations extends to lenders and related third parties.
Chris is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law), was selected to the 2009 through 2013 Super Lawyers© Ohio Rising Stars List, has been selected to the 2014 through 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers List (Bankruptcy and Business/Corporate Law), and in 2018 selected to the Super Lawyers Top 100 Ohio List. He joined the Board of Directors for Turnaround Management Association-Ohio in 2019.
Contact:
p: 440.695.8093
f: 440.695.8098
CPeer@WickensLaw.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHRIS
What are your hobbies, interests, or talents outside of law?
When not practicing law, I greatly enjoy theatre (watching and producing the art); learning (at 50) how to play the guitar and following all Cleveland sports teams. I really love doing these activities with my family.
What quote resonates with you?
Probably “Seize the Day” or “Carpe Diem”. No matter what one does to achieve their day and success, I consider it important to aim to advance those goals, even a little bit, each day.
What is a personal accomplishment you are proud of?
I am quite proud of being a good dad. Being a practicing lawyer and having numerous obligations outside of the law comes with a cost. I pride myself on always putting family first and enjoying all that we have to share.
What is your favorite thing about living in Northeast Ohio?
As a native Clevelander, I actually love the weather, or maybe more specifically the change in seasons. No one loves the stark cold but knowing that it comes after the fantastic fall and before the newness of spring is refreshing for me.
2003 - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
1994 - Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.)
State of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
American Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Turnaround Management Association
American Diabetes Association
The Cassidy Theatre
William J. O'Neill Great Lakes Bankruptcy Institute
Turnaround Management Association-Ohio (Board of Directors)
Strongsville Economic Development Committee
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© (2022-2025)
Selected to the Super Lawyers© Top 100 Ohio List (2018)
Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers List (2014-2025)
Turnaround Management Association's "Turnaround of the Year" Award (2016)
Selected to the Super Lawyers Ohio Rising Stars List (2009-2013)
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