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Chrisandrea L. Turner

859-226-2261

Chrisandrea (Chrissie) Turner is a partner and the service group leader of Stites & Harbison’s Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Group. Chrissie concentrates her practice on complex insolvency matters, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation, representing lenders, secured creditors, and other stakeholders in Chapter 11 reorganizations, major commercial foreclosures, and distressed asset matters.

Known for her practical and strategic approach, Chrissie helps clients navigate challenging financial situations by delivering efficient, cost-effective, and creative solutions to complex business problems. Her litigation experience extends to receiverships, fraudulent transfer actions, liquidations, and accounts receivable collections.

Chrissie has significant experience representing creditors in a wide range of industries, including coal, equine, fuel and retail, multifamily housing, and agriculture, with particular experience involving USDA-backed loans and highly distressed collateral. Her depth of knowledge in restructuring and creditors’ rights matters has earned the trust of clients facing significant financial and operational challenges. For her accomplishments in bankruptcy and creditors rights law, Chrissie has been recognized by Chambers USA® the past three years and by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018.

Recent Assignments

Represented a USDA-approved lending institution in a complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Represented the largest creditor in a coal industry bankruptcy.

Represented a lender in the foreclosure of multi-unit apartment complexes.

Represented small business owners in the successful sale of ten stores to national retailer.

Represented a lender in the restructuring and modifications of commercial agricultural loans.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Firm Leadership

Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Service Group, Chair

Lexington Office Recruiting Committee, former Chair

Memberships

American Bankruptcy Institute

American Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Bankruptcy Section, Chair

Fayette County Bar Association

  • Women Lawyers Association

Leadership Kentucky

  • Class of 2013
  • Leadership Kentucky Alumni Association

International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation

Women Leading Kentucky (2015-18)y

Community Involvement

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Ethics Commission, Greater Chamber of Commerce Representative (Dec. 2024 – present)

Leadership Kentucky, Board of Directors (2015-present); Executive Committee (2022-24)

Leadership Lexington, Class of 2013

Dv8 Vocational Training Foundation, Board of Directors (2022-present)

Education

J.D.,

1998

cum laude

University of Kentucky College of Law

Org / Honor

Order of the Coif

B.A., Political Science,

1994

University of Kentucky

Civil Mediation Training,

Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts

More Than Stites & Harbison

Chrissie is an active board member of Dv8 Vocational Training Foundation which focuses on second chance employment opportunities to those in substance abuse recovery. She loves cooking for family, traveling with her daughters, and walking her golden retriever.

Accolades

Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy & Creditor-Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Bankruptcy (2018-26)

Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business,” Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2024-26)

Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers (2020, 2022-23)

Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers (2024-26)

Contact Resources

Chrisandrea Turner's LinkedIn Profile