Nationally recognized for his skill in handling major real estate transactions, Chris brings more than 30 years of experience to his practice serving developers and lenders.

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Chris represents for-profit and nonprofit real estate developers and lenders in a range of transactions including financing for affordable housing and community development projects, as well as creditors rights and other distressed investment sector deals.

Chris regularly represents clients in complex financing transactions, including agented-credits, leasehold financing, tax credits, and bridge facilities. Many of his representations involve real estate collateral and intercreditor issues.

Chris advises lender clients in workouts and modifications, including the exercise of state law remedies such as real estate and personal property foreclosures and sales.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law (2021, 2024, 2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Banking and Finance Law (2026), Real Estate Law (2006-2026)
  • Named Delaware Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” for 2013 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America®
  • Chambers USA: Real Estate, Delaware (2007-2025)

Chris represents for-profit and nonprofit real estate developers and lenders in a range of transactions including financing for affordable housing and community development projects, as well as creditors rights and other distressed investment sector deals.

Chris regularly represents clients in complex financing transactions, including agented-credits, leasehold financing, tax credits, and bridge facilities. Many of his representations involve real estate collateral and intercreditor issues.

Chris advises lender clients in workouts and modifications, including the exercise of state law remedies such as real estate and personal property foreclosures and sales.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law (2021, 2024, 2026)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Banking and Finance Law (2026), Real Estate Law (2006-2026)
  • Named Delaware Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” for 2013 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America®
  • Chambers USA: Real Estate, Delaware (2007-2025)

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • La Salle University, B.A., maxima cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Delaware
  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey