Overview
Christopher (C.J.) Harayda represents clients in bankruptcy and insolvency-related proceedings, transactions and litigation.
Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Litigation
C.J. advises clients from multiple industries, including financial institutions and retailers, to guide their strategy when they encounter bankruptcy and other restructuring issues. C.J. also represents clients in bankruptcy adversary proceedings and other insolvency-related litigation.
Distressed Transactions
C.J. counsels clients regarding the purchase, sale or restructuring of assets for financially distressed companies in and out of bankruptcy proceedings, including Article 9 foreclosure sales and sales under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Personal Interests
C.J. enjoys racing sports cars and mountain biking.Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. (2009)
University of Minnesota
B.S. (2005)
Experience
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2018 1 min readGlacier Park Iron Ore Properties LLC Regained Control of Leased Properties in Bankruptcy CaseReal Estate and Construction Corporate Restructuring Litigation Real Estate and Construction Disputes
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2018 1 min readDefendants Sued in Petters Fraudulent Conveyance LawsuitsCorporate Restructuring Financial Services Litigation Litigation
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2017 1 min readU.S. Bank Trust Obtains Preliminary Injunction and Escrow of $55 Million in Delaware Chancery CourtBanking and Finance Financial Services Litigation Corporate Trust
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2017 1 min readOwner Forecloses on Insolvent Business' CollateralCorporate Restructuring Intellectual Property
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December 2016 1 min readAK Steel Settles Contract Dispute in Magnetation Bankruptcy CaseCorporate Restructuring Commercial Disputes Litigation Finance and Restructuring
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2015 1 min readDirect Sales Jewelry Company Completes RestructuringCorporate Restructuring Litigation
Insights & Events
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Article 9 Sales Offer Alternative to Judicial Processes
Co-author, Turnaround Management Association, July 2018
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Volunteer Lawyers Network — Debtor-creditor case screening panel and case clinic volunteer
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2017-19