Interests include playing and coaching ice hockey, yoga, swimming, tennis and salt water fishing.
Practice areas
I have closed residential and commercial real estate transactions for consumer and business clients. I have a strong real estate title background stemming from my experience as a foreclosure attorney earlier in my career before I switched over to debtor side bankruptcy.
37 years, 7,000 cases
I help my Chapter 7 clients obtain a fresh start from their financial problems. I address the individual needs of each client and take great satisfaction in the relief they receive when their debt is discharged
31 years, 2,300 cases
Small Business Law including business formations and buy-sell agreements
27 years, 500 cases
I have many clients who have saved their homes from foreclosure and successfully completed their Chapter 13 plans with my help and guidance.
31 years, 350 cases
Languages spoken
Polish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CT | Active | 1985 | 04/16/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Certificate | Law Works for People | 2013 |
Pro Bono | Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut | 2013 |
Pro Bono Certificate | Law Works for People Pro Bono Program | 2012 |
Certificate of Appreciation | United States Bankruptcy Court | 2012 |
BV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Member | Steier & McCormick, LLC | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2008 - Present | |
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers-CT, Inc. | Director | 2007 - Present |
Connecticut Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Law Section | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New York Times | Foreclosure Tie has Solar Firm on Defensive-Quoted in Article | 2017 |
Multiple Topics | Connecticut Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Defense Blog | 2016 |
Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies | Practical Advice for Preparation of Consumer Chapter 7 Case | 2013 |
Connecticut Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense Blog | Wife Calls in Bomb Threats to Bank to Avoid Husband Finding About Bad Debts | 2011 |
National Bankruptcy Forum | Proposed Chapter 13 Principal Paydown Plan | 2011 |
National Bankruptcy Forum | Chapter 7 Post-Petition Homeowners Ask What Happens If We Walk Away From Our Homes | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Connecticut School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Duke University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Real Estate Agent Meeting | Real Estate Contract Issues including Solar Panel Issues | 2019 |
Online Real Estate Meeting via Avatar | Solar Panel Issues and Contract Advice How to Avoid Problems for Buyers and Seller | 2019 |
RE/Max Premier Monthly Staff Meeting | Short Sale/Foreclosure Seminar | 2008 |
CT Prudential Realty Monthly Staff Meeting | Short Sale/Foreclosure Seminar | 2008 |
Coldwell Banker Monthy Staff Meeting | Short Sale/Foreclosure Seminar | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Forbes v. Wells Fargo, et al , Adv. Proc. No. 16-02044 jjt | Favorable Settlement with Federal Studen Loan Creditors |
IMC Mortgage Company v. Alfred Zaglool | Motion to Strike Denied-Case Settled |
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Richard Grabow, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Chris who were in financial distress. Chris has provided guidance and were appropriate legal services to assist those in a difficult situation. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and responsible. I will continue to refer matters to Chris, and recommend him to those in need of Bankruptcy advise.
Anthony Labella, Litigation Attorney on Oct 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Chris as a lawyer who knows how to place his client's interests before his own. His wise counsel and high moral character are assets to the legal community and to the clients fortunate enough to have engaged him.
Richard Grabow, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Chris who were in financial distress. Chris has provided guidance and were appropriate legal services to assist those in a difficult situation. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and responsible. I will continue to refer matters to Chris, and recommend him to those in need of Bankruptcy advise.
Anthony Labella, Litigation Attorney on Oct 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Chris as a lawyer who knows how to place his client's interests before his own. His wise counsel and high moral character are assets to the legal community and to the clients fortunate enough to have engaged him.
Sarah Poriss, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris gives intelligent, creative, personalized service to every client I have referred to him. He really knows how to distinguish a client's issues and find the right solutions.
Joseph Jaconetta, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on May 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is very knowledgable and thorough. His experience allows him to assess a client's situation and offer practical solutions. I have referred clients to Chris for many years and will continue to do so.
Christopher Huck, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 10, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I routinely refer individual bankruptcy, workout, and residential real estate matters to Chris McCormick. I have received nothing but favorable reviews from my clients.
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