Christopher C. Hagenow
Christopher C. Hagenow joined Hopper Blackwell in 2003 with substantial experience in Litigation and Business Transactions and Commercial Litigation, and continues his practice in those areas. Born in Logansport, IN, Chris attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree and Washington & Lee University School of Law for his J.D.
Professional Experience
- Represents businesses and individuals regarding entity formation and dissolution
- Represents businesses and individuals in drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, buy/sell agreements, sales and acquisition agreements, and non-competition agreements
- Represents businesses and individuals in real estate transactions
- Represents businesses and individuals in court trials, jury trials, arbitrations and mediations involving breach of contract disputes, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, real estate litigation, medical malpractice proceedings and personal injury/wrongful death litigation
- Represents financial institutions and borrowers in loan transactions, restructuring, workouts and related business matters
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana, 1992
Educational Background
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1989
- Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1992
- Phi Delta Phi
Professional and Charitable Organizations
- Indianapolis Bar Association (Past Member of Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division; Past Chair, IBA Golf Outing; Member, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law and Business Law Sections)
- Indiana State Bar Association (Past Chair, Young Lawyers Section; Past Chair, ISBA Judicial Reception; Member, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Business and Litigation Sections)
- American Bar Association (Member, Business Law Section)
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow
- Indianapolis Bar Association Young Lawyer Award 2001
- Indiana Association for Corporate Renewal
- Venture Club of Indiana
- Penrod Society
- St. Simon the Apostole Catholic Church (Lector)
- St. Elizabeth's Board of Directors (Past Secretary)
- Holy Spirit at Geist, Volunteer Basketball Coach
Publications and Lectures
- Author and Lecturer, "Deposition Practice in Indiana," (July, 2004).
- Author and Lecturer, "Defending the Low Impact Claim," Indiana Insurance Institute Defense Seminar (June, 2000).
- Author and Lecturer, "Comparative Fault," "To I.M.E. or Not to I.M.E., That is the Question," and "Alternative Dispute Resolution," Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in Indiana Seminar, Indianapolis (May, 1999 and May, 2000).
- Author, "Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Cases," with Joan Fullam Irick, IADC Publication (1999).
Representative Cases
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Represented Bank through a loan workout and sale of 200+ convenience store/ wholesale petroleum distributor. Secured Bank's position through Chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation of debtor's assets. Obtained full recovery for Bank of $23 million.
Counsel: George W. Hopper; Jason R. Burke; Christopher C. Hagenow -
Represented Bank in workout of loans to medical center in Northwest Indiana for $20+ million of exposure in construction/ operating loans. Documented and completed restructuring and workout in favor of Bank. Resulted in Bank being paid in full.
Counsel: George W. Hopper; Christopher C. Hagenow -
Represented Bank in workout of loans to large equipment retail and rental business which involved sale of collateral to another company. Recovered majority of Bank's multi-million dollar exposure despite sales out of trust.
Counsel: George W. Hopper; Christopher C. Hagenow - Represented various employers seeking to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and has represented employees in trial who are subject to non-competition and non-solicitation agreements with their former employers.
- Represented trucking company in issues and trial involving multi-million dollar wrongful death claim.
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Represented Bank in bankruptcy and related litigation involving developer and investors for fraud with over nine million dollars in exposure. Guided Bank through bankruptcy, recovery, and claims against title insurance companies insuring title in companies involved in fraudulent transfers. Pursued multiple borrowers who provided credit to debtor on behalf of Bank.
Counsel: George W. Hopper; Thomas B. Blackwell; Jason R. Burke; Christopher C. Hagenow - Represented real estate developer in litigation and trial brought by former business partner. Negotiated settlement during trial for fraction of the plaintiff's pre-trial demand.