|
Mr. Werner has a broad general practice in which his primary concentration is on bankruptcies, commercial and general litigation and collections.
Education
J.D., with honors, 1975, George Washington University B.A., magna cum laude, 1972, State University of New York at Albany
Professional Affiliations
Chris is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association (Chairman: Professional Performance Committee, 2000-2002; Chairman Bankruptcy Committee, 2005 - 2007; Member Ethics Committee 2003 - current Chairman Public Education Committee; Member Judiciary Committee; member Bench and Bar Committee.)
Professional Honors & Achievements
William E. McKnight - Volunteer Service Award 1990 Martindale Hubbell - Highest Professional "AV" Rating
College Faculty 1978-1982: Rochester Institute of Technology Adjunct Faculty - Business Law 2000-Present: Monroe Community College Adjunct Faculty Dept. Law/Criminal Justice - Paralegal Studies Contracts and Critical Thinking; Litigation
Lecturer National Business Institute Collection of Delinquent Debts in New York (1995) Successful Judgment Collection in New York (2001) Impact of Bankruptcy on Matrimonial Cases (2002) (2004) Debt Collection From Start to Finish in New York (2003) New York State Bar Association Collection & Enforcement of Money Judgments (1995) Lorman Education Services New York Collection Law (1996, 2001) National Association of Credit Management Creditor's Rights Seminar Priming the Collection File/Guarantees (2001) Limits on Collection Practices (2001) Legal Process for Collection Managers (2001) Monroe County Bar Association Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices (1998) How to Promote Professional Performance Complaints (2001) In's and Out's of Bankruptcy Exemptions in New York (2001) Professional Performance Complaints (2002) Bankruptcy Issues in Matrimonial Cases (2002, 2005) Basics of Bankruptcy - 2005 Amendments - Discharge Changes Institute of Continuing Professional Education/University of Buffalo Tax Issues in Bankruptcy (2002)
Community Activities
Epilepsy Association of Greater Rochester Member Board of Directors and President (1987 - 1992) Brighton Recreational Soccer Youth Soccer Coach / Member Board of Directors (1987 - 1995) Brighton Stormers Soccer Club - Youth Travel Soccer Coach/ President/Vice President/Director (1995 - 2005) Town of Brighton Parks and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board (1996 - 2004) High School Guest Speaker Bankruptcy, Credit, Constitutional Law and Court Tour Guide (1980-Present).
| 