Chris Fenlon is a Partner in Hinckley Allen’s Litigation Group. His practice focuses on complex commercial and construction litigation, and white collar and government enforcement. Chris’s expertise, professionalism, and skills have earned him a stellar reputation as a legal champion for companies and individuals facing high-stakes legal battles. Chris is known for his unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ interests. He has a track record of obtaining successful outcomes for clients in federal court, New York state court, and arbitration, including appeals.
In addition to his broad experience in business disputes, Chris has specialized expertise in construction law and has won landmark cases in the industry. He argued before the Federal Court of Claims in a case against the USDA, successfully converted the USDA’s Termination of Default into a more favorable Termination for Convenience, and recovered the full amount of damages sought by the client.
Chris was part of a team that won confirmation of a $10 million arbitration award in the Southern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a heavy and highway contractor.
Chris is an effective white collar and government enforcement advocate. While representing a New York State public benefit corporation under investigation for federal False Claims Act (FCA) violations, he negotiated a favorable resolution for the client that was a fraction of the total exposure. Chris also successfully represented a healthcare executive resulting in dismissal of civil FCA claims and federal prosecutors declining prosecution.
Throughout his career, Chris has showcased his versatility and adaptability, handling cases across a broad array of industries, including banking and finance, construction, health care, real estate, and business aviation. Chris is known for his high-quality oral and written advocacy, and proficiency in federal procedure. Chris regularly advises and counsels clients in non-compete, labor and employment, government investigation, and insurance coverage matters.
Chris is a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States District Court for the Eastern District, Northern District, Southern District, and Western District of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, and the Bar of New York. He has been named a Super Lawyer, and Rising Star in Upstate New York, and is a member of the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, The American Bar Association, and the Albany County Bar Association. Chris is a former law clerk to the Hon. Mae A. D’Agostino, United States District Court, Northern District of New York.