Chris D. Kuhner

Chris D. Kuhner is an Oakland-area bankruptcy and commercial litigation attorney representing debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees. His work covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, bankruptcy litigation, and insolvency matters outside court. He also advises individuals, banking institutions, private lenders, and small or midsize businesses involved in financial disputes. His experience on different sides of bankruptcy proceedings informs how he assesses risks, claims, and practical options for resolving a dispute.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1994. He is admitted to practice in California and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His federal court admissions include the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California. His legal training and court admissions support work on the procedural and financial questions that arise during insolvency proceedings.

Chris handles contested matters involving the discharge of debts, avoidance claims, and other disputes within bankruptcy cases. He represents individuals and smaller businesses seeking relief or negotiating workouts outside bankruptcy. He also works with creditors pursuing repayment, protecting collateral interests, or addressing claims against an insolvent party. His commercial litigation work complements this practice when business relationships break down and financial obligations become contested. Experience representing trustees adds another perspective on the administration of bankruptcy estates.

Chris D. Kuhner was selected to Northern California Super Lawyers from 2014 through 2024. His professional memberships include the Alameda County Bar Association’s Commercial Law Section, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Sections, and the State Bar of California. He brings experience in debtor, creditor, and trustee representation to discussions about litigation and negotiated outcomes. His work focuses on resolving financial disputes within the requirements of bankruptcy and commercial law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kornfield, Nyberg, Bendes, Kuhner & Little P.C.
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association (Commercial Law Section)
• Member, Bar Association of San Francisco (Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Sections)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California at Los Angeles
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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