Christopher T. "Chris" Koehnke

Christopher T. "Chris" Koehnke

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Real Estate
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Real Estate
Works at
von Briesen & Roper SC

81 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Chris Koehnke is a Shareholder at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. focusing on restructuring, insolvency, and commercial litigation. Chris represents lenders and other creditors with respect to the following:

  • Representing secured creditors and other lenders in all stages of bankruptcy litigation
  • Representing creditors in State Court Chapter 128 receivership proceedings, including issues related to lien priority, asset disposition, and settlement of preference claims
  • Guiding clients through the process of enforcing Article 9 remedies in equipment and other assets through state court replevin litigation
  • Advising creditors and defending claims made under FDCPA or the Wisconsin Consumer Act

Chris is also a member of the Government Law Group. He has extensive experience representing governmental clients in courts throughout Wisconsin. He serves as the Assistant Village Attorney for the Villages of Elm Grove, Lannon, Hartland and Lac La Belle, and has previously served as Interim Assistant City Attorney for the City of West Allis.

Works at
von Briesen & Roper SC

81 Best Lawyers awards

von Briesen & Roper SC logo

Locations

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 2009

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2009

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Real Estate

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