Christopher Graver

Christopher Graver, Bankruptcy Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Class Action, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.

Phoenix, AZ

Practicing bankruptcy in Phoenix since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
6 client reviews
6
Bar admissions

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Christopher Graver is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Class Action, and Employment. Christopher has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Based in
Phoenix, AZ
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Bankruptcy · Class Action · Employment
  • Handles Bankruptcy, Class Action, and Employment matters from Phoenix, AZ.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Christopher Graver: Christopher Graver is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Class Action, and Employment. Christopher has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Christopher takes on

Christopher concentrates on bankruptcy, class action, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Christopher takes bankruptcy matters in Phoenix, Arizona. 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.

Class Action cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Christopher takes class action matters in Phoenix, Arizona. 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.

Employment cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Christopher takes employment matters in Phoenix, Arizona. 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

Meet Christopher Graver — bankruptcy lawyer in Phoenix

Christopher Graver is a partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Class Action, and Employment. Christopher has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups.

He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate restructuring to breach of fiduciary duty, commercial real estate, contracts, patent infringement, and environmental insurance coverage.

Together with colleagues, Chris has represented clients as diverse as pension plan participants in class actions challenging their employers’ asserted exemption from ERISA, the committee of victims of clergy sexual abuse in the Chapter 11 reorganization of a Catholic diocese, an American Indian business corporation in a commercial dispute, and a developer restructuring a portfolio of real property interests nationwide.

A graduate of the Great Books liberal arts program at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, Chris earned his law degree from the University of New Mexico Law School magna cum laude in 1990. While his practice is centered in the Southwest, Chris represents clients in federal courts coast to coast.

Articles & Presentations

•Speaker, New Bankruptcy Code: Changing the Way Creditors are Treated, Maricopa County Bar Association presentation (2006).
•Co-author, Confirming the Catholics: The Diocese of Tucson Experience, Norton Bankruptcy Law Advisor (2005).
•Co-author, Representing the Tort Claimants Committee in the Chapter 11 Case Filed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, prepared for the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (2005).
•Author, Decoding the Code, AZ Business Magazine (2005).

Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America, Phoenix, Arizona, (Recognized since 2026)

•Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

How Christopher handles bankruptcy matters

Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups. He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate…

Who Christopher represents

Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, class action, and employment matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of New Mexico

    J.D. · 1990

  • St. John's College

    B.A. · 1976

Jurisdictions

Christopher's state bar admissions

  • United States Suprem

    2017 · ACTIVE

  • United States Court

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Fifth Circuit Court

    2015 · ACTIVE

  • United States Court

    2004 · ACTIVE

  • United States Distri

    1990 · ACTIVE

  • Arizona

    1990 · ACTIVE

Christopher studied at J.D. in University of New Mexico and B.A. in St. John's College.

Law school and academic background

Christopher completed J.D. in University of New Mexico and B.A. in St. John's College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Christopher has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional and Civic Involvement American Bankruptcy Institute, Member Arizona State Bar Association, Member Maricopa County Bar Association, Member

    membership

Locations

Christopher Graver's office in Phoenix

Christopher's primary office is at 3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ, 85012. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400

Phoenix, AZ 85012

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Christopher Graver — 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Christopher. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing bankruptcy attorneys in Phoenix.

5.0

6 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christopher Graver — 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 Phoenix, Arizona

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 Graver

  • 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 Arizona 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 Phoenix?

    Christopher is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona 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

Bankruptcy attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona

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