Christine Hehir

Christine is an experienced commercial litigator serving on complex commercial and financial services teams across multiple jurisdictions. She independently manages matters in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy and appellate courts, in real property, contracts, title, mortgage-related and credit card disputes, and in federal regulatory compliance matters.

Christine is skilled in handling all facets of the litigation process, including case management and risk assessment, pre-trial discovery, drafting dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, conducting hearings, negotiating settlements, and mediations. Additionally, she advises financial services clients regarding compliance with state and federal consumer protection laws.

Her experience includes:

• Representing national banks and mortgage servicers in real property, mortgage-related and credit card litigation in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy and appellate courts, and in state and federal regulatory compliance matters.
• Independently maintaining and managing a caseload of more than 50 matters from initial evaluation through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, trial preparation, and appeal.
• Creating pre-trial, trial, and appeal budgets; calculating and advising clients regarding risk exposure; working with in-house counsel to ensure compliance with client metrics and discussing strategic recommendations, legal issues, settlement negotiations, and factual developments.
• Managing outside counsel to resolve matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Participating in firm and client pro bono events and community volunteer events.