Atty. Christopher Graver
Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups.He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 36+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Graver at a Glance
Christopher Graver is a bankruptcy attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Keller Rohrback LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (1990). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Graver
- Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups.He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts
- In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions
- Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate restructuring to breach of fiduciary duty, commercial real estate, contracts, patent infringement, and environmental insurance coverage
- Together with colleagues, Chris has represented clients as diverse as pension plan participants in class actions challenging their employers’ asserted exemption from ERISA, the committee of victims of clergy sexual abuse in the Chapter 11 reorganization of a Catholic diocese, an American Indian business corporation in a commercial dispute, and a developer restructuring a portfolio of real property interests nationwide
- A graduate of the Great Books liberal arts program at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, Chris earned his law degree from the University of New Mexico Law School magna cum laude in 1990
- While his practice is centered in the Southwest, Chris represents clients in federal courts coast to coast
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Graver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Graver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Phoenix
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Christopher Graver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Graver's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Graver brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Christopher Graver's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Christopher Graver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher Graver Handles in Phoenix
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