About Craig W.
Craig W. Christensen studied business before turning to law. He earned a B.B.A. from Idaho State University and completed his J.D. at the University of Idaho Law School. Those years set a practical foundation. They also placed him near the courts and commerce that would shape his career.
He began a legal career centered on bankruptcy and commercial matters. Over time he developed a specialty in business reorganizations and insolvency cases. He became certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, a credential that signals a particular concentration of experience and testing in that area.
Christensen is admitted to practice in both Idaho and Utah. He maintains memberships in the Idaho State Bar and the Sixth District Bar Association. He also belongs to the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association, and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. Those affiliations keep him connected to developments in bankruptcy law and the courts that handle it.
He serves as of counsel at Racine Olson. In that role he provides advice on bankruptcy-related questions and assists on litigation that intersects with insolvency issues. The of counsel title reflects a seasoned practitioner who can be called upon for complex matters and for strategic input on cases handled by the firm.
His work blends courtroom experience and transactional practice. He has handled adversary proceedings and has been involved in the negotiation and drafting of plans and settlements in business cases. He also works on matters that arise at the border of bankruptcy and commercial litigation, where contract disputes, creditor remedies, and asset sales can become intertwined with insolvency proceedings.
Colleagues describe him as someone who applies technical bankruptcy rules to practical business problems. He writes and advises on issues tied to business bankruptcy doctrine and procedure. He continues to participate in professional groups that shape policy and practice in bankruptcy law. He is of counsel at Racine Olson, where his practice concentrates on bankruptcy and related commercial matters.
