Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Lancaster, PA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Christopher C. Straub at a Glance
Christopher C. Straub is a Member based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Pyfer Partners Pyfer, Straub, Gray & Farhat, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Catawba College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lancaster County (Member, Family Law Section) and Pennsylvania (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher C. Straub
- Mr. Christopher C. Straub is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Catawba College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Christopher practices at Pyfer Partners Pyfer, Straub, Gray & Farhat, P.C. in Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher C. Straub's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher C. Straub handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lancaster.
Divorce in Lancaster
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher C. Straub is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family Law in Lancaster
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Lancaster
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Christopher C. Straub is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Power of Attorney in Lancaster
Christopher C. Straub is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Elder Law in Lancaster
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Christopher C. Straub is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lancaster
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lancaster Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lancaster-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lancaster Choose Christopher C. Straub
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher C. Straub's practice in the field of divorce, family law, estate planning, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher C. Straub brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, family law, and estate planning, Christopher C. Straub can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lancaster
A Lancaster-based practice means Christopher C. Straub attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher C. Straub Handles in Lancaster
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