Christopher M Hemrick

About

Christopher M. Hemrick is a distinguished attorney based in New Jersey, specializing in Bankruptcy Litigation at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP. With a keen focus on financial services, risk management, and insolvency law, Chris is dedicated to delivering practical and cost-effective legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of his clients. His extensive practice encompasses a broad spectrum of complex commercial and federal litigation, including bankruptcy proceedings, creditors’ rights, and various contentious matters. Throughout his career, Chris has adeptly represented a diverse array of clients, from business entities and financial institutions to individual clients, across numerous state and federal court cases. His expertise covers critical areas such as breach of contract, lender liability, asset recovery, and UCC matters. Additionally, Chris plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through the preparation of intricate commercial and financial instruments, as well as facilitating commercial loan and credit transactions, including asset sales within and outside of bankruptcy. Notably, Chris has garnered substantial experience in advising banks, secured lenders, hedge funds, and debt investors on distressed situations, particularly in the recovery of non-performing commercial loans. His proficiency extends to negotiating commercial loan workouts, drafting forbearance and intercreditor agreements, and managing rent receiverships, all the way through to commercial foreclosure proceedings and final judgments. As a proactive advocate for litigation planning and risk mitigation, he also addresses various compliance-related issues for his clients. Recognized as a Rising Star by New Jersey Super Lawyers, Chris is not only a skilled litigator but also a thought leader in the field of insolvency, having published and lectured on pertinent topics. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law on a full academic scholarship, where he also served as an Editor of the St. John’s Law Review. Committed to professional growth and community engagement, Chris is an active member of the Turnaround Management Association, holding positions on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chapter and co-chairing the Association’s New Jersey NextGen Committee.