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Chris originally became a member of Pierce Atwood in 1982. Chris rejoined the firm in 2001 as a partner in the corporate department following a five-year term as chief administrative officer and general counsel at American Skiing Company, where he managed all of ASC’s capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and resort development transactions. Chris has a unique combination of technical legal skills and hands-on business and finance experience, which enables him to integrate these disciplines into strategies that match client objectives and provide clients with a competitive advantage. Chris’ forte is in managing complex commercial transactions and development projects in time-sensitive environments, and in accessing all sectors of the capital markets. While at American Skiing, Chris was responsible for over $1 billion in U.S. capital markets in financings ranging from as small as $30 million to as large as $350 million, structured the acquisition of SKI, Ltd., and the Steamboat Springs, Heavenly and Canyons resorts, and directly oversaw the development of seven major hotels ranging from 150,000 square feet to 580,000 square feet. Chris was one of the moving forces behind the successful launch of Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company, now one of the State's largest property and casualty insurers. Chris acted as both its counsel and interim CEO in connection with its initial organization and operations, before turning over the helm to its permanent management team. Chris continued to act as general counsel to the company until his departure to American Skiing Company. | 