People: Christopher J. Harney, Associate
Biography
Mr. Harney is an associate in the Litigation Department in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. As a member of the Bankruptcy, Workouts and Business Reorganization Practice Group, he concentrates his practice on bankruptcy litigation, creditor rights, corporate reorganizations, pre-bankruptcy planning and negotiations, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Harney has represented secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, debtors, and insurers in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also has litigation experience in construction law, breach of contract matters, mortgage foreclosures, premises-liability, and intellectual property.
Mr. Harney has represented clients in both state and federal trial and has accumulated substantial courtroom experience in motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
Mr. Harney is an associate in the Litigation Department in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. As a member of the Bankruptcy, Workouts and Business Reorganization Practice Group, he concentrates his practice on bankruptcy litigation, creditor rights, corporate reorganizations, pre-bankruptcy planning and negotiations, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Harney has represented secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, debtors, and insurers in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also has litigation experience in construction law, breach of contract matters, mortgage foreclosures, premises-liability, and intellectual property.
Mr. Harney has represented clients in both state and federal trial and has accumulated substantial courtroom experience in motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
Education
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J.D., University of Mississippi, cum laude (2008)
Member, Moot Court Team and Moot Court Membership Committee
Moss Scholarship Recipient, 2006-2007
Semifinalist in State of Mississippi Appellate Advocacy Competition -
B.A., University of Chicago (2004)
Chicago Police/Fire Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship, 2000-2004
Dean's List, 2000-2003
Admissions
- Illinois
Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois







