Atty. Christopher J. Marcus
Christopher Marcus is a partner in Kirkland's Restructuring Group. He represents debtors, creditors, equity sponsors, and investors in distressed companies in a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy, retail, telecommunications, media, real estate, and manufacturing.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Christopher J. Marcus at a Glance
Christopher J. Marcus is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher J. Marcus
- Christopher Marcus is a partner in Kirkland's Restructuring Group
- He represents debtors, creditors, equity sponsors, and investors in distressed companies in a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy, retail, telecommunications, media, real estate, and manufacturing
- Christopher has been recognized in the 2018–2022 editions of Chambers USA, with sources praising him as “very smart and very commercially oriented,” “a good advocate” and a “talented” lawyer
- He was also recognized in the 2021 edition of IFLR1000
- In 2018, he was selected as a Law 360 MVP
- Christopher was also selected as one of the nation’s “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” in 2017 and “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers” in 2007 by Turnarounds & Workouts
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Christopher J. Marcus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Marcus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Christopher J. Marcus
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 J. Marcus's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Christopher J. Marcus's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Christopher J. Marcus 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 J. Marcus Handles in New York
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