Atty. Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon

Atty. Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon

Chris Dillon is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office and a member of the firm's Financial Services Team, as well as co-lead of the Asset-Based Lending Team. He is a highly experienced financial services attorney who represents lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of domestic and international commercial finance transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon at a glance

Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon is a business attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Dillon is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office and a member of the firm's Financial Services Team, as well as co-lead of the Asset-Based Lending Team
  • He is a highly experienced financial services attorney who represents lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of domestic and international commercial finance transactions
  • Mr. Dillon has negotiated and documented numerous secured and unsecured credit facilities, including syndicated and single bank loans, asset-based loans, cash-flow loans, real estate loans, domestic and international financings, multicurrency loans, acquisition finance transactions, recapitalizations, and working capital facilities
  • Mr. Dillon has particular industry experience in technology, healthcare and media/communications
  • Many of the deals he advises on involve multiple tranches of debt and complex intercreditor arrangements
  • In addition, Mr. Dillon represents clients in workouts and restructurings of troubled credits

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon's law office located?
Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon handle?
Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon go to law school?
Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon earned their education at (J.D., 2003).
How can I contact Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon received?
Christopher S. "Chris" Dillon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law; Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Finance Law (Atlanta).

Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 2003

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Finance Law (Atlanta)
- 2023

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