Bio

A former federal prosecutor turned litigator, Christopher Tracy represents clients from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, locally owned businesses in commercial litigation, real estate disputes and a variety of civil and white-collar criminal defense matters involving corporate, employment, product liability, environmental, regulatory and compliance issues. Chris’ clients conduct business operations around the world and hail from sectors that include agriculture, manufacturing, transportation and military/government supply. “I would not want any other person to get us out of the messes we get into than Chris Tracy,” said one client. “Chris is the first person I call to get advice. He is always very prompt, professional and ‘all in’ when it comes time to fight.” But Chris’ role as a trusted adviser also extends to helping clients with non-litigation matters, such as business and family succession planning, real estate, zoning and land-use issues. Chris has particular experience in the area of business and ownership disputes, and business divorces. He has represented companies and individual owners (both majority/controlling and minority/non-controlling shareholders) in all stages of these matters, including counseling in early stages of a dispute, negotiations, valuation, early mediation, litigation and appeals. His experience includes handling matters involving transfer of ownership interests, minority oppression, breach of fiduciary duties, withholding of dividends, fraud, misappropriation of assets, self-dealing and related claims. Nearly three decades of legal practice – combined with significant involvement with local, state and national organizations as a volunteer/board member – have allowed Chris to develop many strong connections, which he puts to direct and effective use for his clients. Comfort level and rapport are critical elements of the lawyer-client relationship and Chris achieves them by listening, communicating in a straightforward manner and setting realistic goals after receiving input from his clients.