About
Cabot C. Christianson is a lifelong Alaskan who has been practicing law in Anchorage for 44 years, specializing in bankruptcy, debt restructuring, and workouts. He represents creditors, Chapter 11 business debtors, and Chapter 7 trustees, and also offers mediation and arbitration services. I am a lifelong Alaskan, born in Sitka, and have been practicing law in Anchorage for 44 years. As a solo practitioner, my focus is on all aspects of commercial law, with a particular emphasis on bankruptcy, debt restructuring, and workouts. I have extensive experience representing creditors, Chapter 11 business debtors, and Chapter 7 trustees. Additionally, I provide mediation and arbitration services to help clients resolve disputes effectively. Education: - 1975 B. A. Swarthmore College (High Honors) - 1978 J. D. Stanford Law School Publications: One of my notable publications is "When Worlds Collide: Alaska Native Corporations and the Bankruptcy Code," co-authored in the Alaska Law Review in 1979. Selected cases and reported decisions: - Alaska Urological Institute, P.C. v. Small Business Administration, 619 B.R. 689 (D. Alaska 2020): Successfully obtained a permanent injunction against the SBA, challenging their exclusion of bankruptcy debtors from the PPP loan program. - In re Tercon Investments, Ltd. (2015): Handled 11 consolidated Chapter 15 cases, the only Chapter 15 cases ever filed in Alaska. - In re Mortensen: Represented a Chapter 7 trustee in utilizing Section 548(e) to avoid property transfer in a solvent trustor case. - In re Haida Corporation (1985): Represented the first Alaska Native Corporation to file Chapter 11. - In re Bonham: Represented a Chapter 7 trustee in a Ponzi scheme case, with successful outcomes in both the 9th Circuit and Bankruptcy Court. Overall, my extensive experience and expertise in commercial law, bankruptcy, and debt restructuring make me a trusted and reliable legal professional in Anchorage, Alaska.
Legal Issues
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
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