Christopher J. Harney, Associate

Christopher Harney concentrates his practice in bankruptcy matters, construction liens/disputes and mortgage foreclosures.  He also currently assists in a variety of general litigation matters, including: premises liability, drafting commercial contract provisions and auto liability cases.  Mr. Harney previously clerked for Querrey & Harrow during law school.

Christopher graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law, following receiving a degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago as a four-year recipient of the Chicago Police and Fire Scholarship.  During law school, Christopher was active on the moot court team and successfully competed in a variety of appellate competitions, including placing as a Semifinalist in the State of Mississippi Appellate Advocacy Competition.

Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association

Publications

Bankruptcy Law Update: Instructive Guide For Sellers Seeking To Reclaim Their Goods After Their Customer Files For Bankruptcy

New Federal Regulation Makes Government Contractors Policemen

Products Liability Update: The Court's Adoption Of A New 'Integrated Test' For Proving Strict Liability In Defective Design Claims

The Far-Reaching Consequences of the Illinois Supreme Court's Decision that Good-Faith Settling Tortfeasors are not to be Included on the Verdict Form

Court Refuses To Enforce No-Damage-For-Delay Clause