Christopher B. Wick, Bankruptcy Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy and Business
PartneratHahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Cleveland, OH
Practicing bankruptcy in Cleveland since 2000.
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Christopher B. Wick is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business
- Handles Bankruptcy and Business matters from Cleveland, OH.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Christopher B. Wick: Christopher B. Wick is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Christopher B. Wick
Christopher concentrates on bankruptcy and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Christopher takes bankruptcy matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Christopher takes business matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Christopher B. Wick — Over 26 years of Ohio bankruptcy experience
Christopher B. Wick is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business. Christopher has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
Christopher B. Wick specializes in corporate restructuring and bankruptcy. Chris focuses his practice on corporate reorganizations, workouts, debtors’ and creditors’ rights and corporate transactions across the United States. He has represented parties in the restructuring, reorganization or sale of complex business in various industries, including energy, automotive, agriculture, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, real estate and steel. He also has a broad range of transactional experience and has advised clients in connection with a variety of DIP financing facilities, recapitalization transactions and asset dispositions and acquisitions.
Chris has substantial experience representing and advising companies, buyers and investors in all aspects of distressed and insolvency situations. He counsels boards of directors, chief executive offices and other members of senior management with respect to their duties and obligations to and exposures in connection with financially challenged companies.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2009-present; Associate, 2003-08
• Associate, Arter & Hadden, LLP 2001-03
• Law Clerk, Honorable Judge David H. Adams, United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern • District of Virginia, 2000-01
A Few Clients
• Crown Castle USA Inc.
• BMW Financial Services NA, LLC
• Atlas Resources, LLC
• Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC
Experience
• In re Windstream Holdings, Inc. al., Case No. 19-22312, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York – Represent Crown Castle as a member of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, including the negotiation of an $11.8 million cure claim dispute arising out of the debtors’ desire to continue their relationship with Crown Castle.
• In re Alpha Entertainment, LLC; Case No. 20-10940 – United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware – Represent Crown Castle in an executory contract rejection dispute.
• In re Frontier Communications Corporation, et. al.; Case No. 20-22476, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York – Represent Crown Castle as a general unsecured trade creditor in the bankruptcy case of a national provided of telecommunications services in 29 states and the country’s forth largest incumbent local exchange carrier (“ILEC”).
• In re Speedcast International Limited, et. al.; Case No. 20-32243, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas – Represent Crown Castle in chapter 11 bankruptcy of satellite technology company, including the assumption of Crown Castle’s executory contracts and payment of its cure claim.
• In re Point.360; Case No. 17-22432; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California – Represent Crown Castle Fiber in the chapter 11 bankruptcy of a video post-production company, including the assumption of Crown Castle’s executory contracts and payment of significant unpaid invoices.
• In re Limitless Mobile, LLC, Case No. 16-12685, United States Bankruptcy Court of Delaware – Represent cell phone tower provider in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of a rural wireless provider in Harrisburg, PA, including position on the official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and the Post Confirmation Liquidating Trust.
• In re D&L Energy Inc., Case No. 13-40813, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio – Represents an oil and gas exploration and production company participating in certain joint ventures with the debtor entity, which has undertaken an effort to sell its assets.
• In re Casa Media Partners, LLC; case 15-16741; U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Southern District of Florida.
• Arch Coal, Inc. case No. 16-40120, U.S., Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division.
• Ariana Energy, LLC, case No. 14-51199-6RS, U.S. Bankruptcy Eastern District of Kentucky, Lexington.
• In re Stelera Wireless LLC, Case No. 13-13267, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma – Represents a cell phone tower provider in the liquidation of a rural wireless communications network.
• In re Evans Oil Company, et. al., Case No. 9:11 – bk – 01515, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida – Represented Debtors in the restructuring of $35 million of secured debt and sale of the business entities.
• In re Maritime Communications/Land Mobile, LLC Case No: 11-13463; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Mississippi – Represents a cell phone tower provider in the sale of a wireless communications network.
• In re Arts Dairy LLC, Case No. 09-32386, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Representing the secured lender to dairy farm operations of several-million-dollar credit.
• AgStar Financial Services, FLCA. Plaintiffs in several Federal Court foreclosures and receiverships in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and Northern District of Indiana.
• In re Metalworks et. al., Case No. CV-09-687448, Cuyahoga County Ohio Court of Common Pleas - Represented a Tier 2 automotive supplier company in its restructuring and ultimate payout of its secured lender’s $35 million debt. In March 2009, filed state court dissolution proceeding to effectuate the sale of remaining assets, resulting in a substantial recovery for unsecured creditors.
• In re Zohar Waterworks, LLC, Case No. 09-11179, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware - Represented a privately held leasing firm in Delaware Chapter 11 case in which the debtor had leased assets from a $20 million sale leaseback transaction.
• In re Kiebler Recreation LLC, Case No. 10-15099, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Represented the unsecured creditors' committee in a New York located ski resort.
• Advantage Renovations, Inc. v. Maui Sands Resort Co., LLC, Case No. 08-CV0894 in the Erie County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas – Represent receiver of a failed water park/hotel resort.
• Other Chapter 11 bankruptcy representations include Nippon Electric Glass America, Inc. (Debtor); Horizon PCS Inc. (trade creditor, unsecured creditors’ committee); Weirton Steel Corporation (trade creditor, unsecured creditors’ committee member); Republic Engineered Products (secured lenders); Quaker City Castings (unsecured creditors’ committee); Ohio Cast Products (unsecured creditors’ committee); and National Century Financial Enterprises Inc. (litigant/creditor).
• Recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy representations also include Nippon Electric Glass America, Inc. (Debtor); Horizon PCS, Inc. (trade creditor, unsecured creditors’ committee); Weirton Steel Corporation (trade creditor, unsecured creditors’ committee member); Republic Engineered Products (secured lenders); Quaker City Castings (unsecured creditors’ committee); Ohio Cast Products (unsecured creditors’ committee); and National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc. (Litigant/Creditor).
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Congress Reopens the Paycheck Protection Program
January 21, 2021
The Nuts & Bolts of a 363 Motion
February 27, 2019
Bankruptcy Claims Trading
October 11, 2018
Litigation Funder Monetizes Portion of Fraudulent Transfer Judgment in Cutting-Edge Transaction
September 19, 2016
You Keep Using That Word: What Good Faith Impairment Means in a Reorganization Plan
April 01, 2016
The Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and Bankruptcy Law
January 01, 2016
Bank Restructuring Challenges Current Issues in Energy Bankruptcies for the Energy Market
October 29, 2015
Community Involvement
Friends of the Achievement Centers for Children, Board Member, 2007-present
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Cleveland Bridge Builders, Member, Flagship Program, Class of 2007
Mayfield Sandridge Club, Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy By-Pass Program, Pro bono legal representative
Awards & Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency, 2016-21
Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/ Restructuring, 2015-20
Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2014-21
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2001-06, 2010-13
Memberships & Affiliations
American Bankruptcy Institute Mid-Atlantic Conference Advisory Board, 2011-present
American Bankruptcy Institute, Member, 2004-present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 2001-present
Working with Christopher on a bankruptcy matter
Christopher B. Wick specializes in corporate restructuring and bankruptcy. Chris focuses his practice on corporate reorganizations, workouts, debtors’ and creditors’ rights and corporate transactions across the United States. He has represented parties in the restructuring, reorganization or sale of complex business in various industries, including energy, automotive, agriculture,…
Clients Christopher works with
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy and business matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Christopher B. Wick's legal education and bar admissions
Washington and Lee School of Law
J.D. First · 2000
Washington and Lee University
B.A. Print · 1997
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Ohio U.S. District C
2000 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. First in Washington and Lee School of Law and B.A. Print in Washington and Lee University.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. First in Washington and Lee School of Law and B.A. Print in Washington and Lee University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bankruptcy Institute Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
membership
Locations
Christopher B. Wick's office in Cleveland
Christopher's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 2800, Cleveland, OH, 44114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square, Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
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How to hire Christopher B. Wick — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher B. Wick
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Christopher is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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