Av. Christopher M. Abernethy
Chris Abernethy, now retired, founded his law office in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, following his graduation from Duquesne University School of Law. Over his career, Chris honed successful strategies in estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law, earning an A-V Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2013, a distinction held by only 5% of attorneys nationwide.
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Christopher M. Abernethy is a Retired Partner based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, practicing at Abernethy, Hagerman and Miller. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1976) and Dickinson College (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Allison Park, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Abernethy, now retired, founded his law office in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, following his graduation from Duquesne University School of Law
- Over his career, Chris honed successful strategies in estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law, earning an A-V Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2013, a distinction held by only 5% of attorneys nationwide
- Recognized as a Five-Star Professional Estate Planning Attorney by Pittsburgh Magazine in 2014 and 2015, Chris has served as a certified member of the AARP Legal Services Network and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, both requiring extensive experience and comprehensive legal acumen
- A graduate of Shady Side Academy, Chris obtained a B.A. from Dickinson College before earning his J.D. from Duquesne University
- Outside his legal work, he held leadership roles as past-president and life-long member of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club and co-founder of the Hampton Soccer Club
- He also served as chairman of the Hampton Government Study Commission
- Married with two grown children and two grandsons, Chris enjoys gardening, golf, and travel
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Christopher M. Abernethy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Abernethy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Christopher M. Abernethy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Christopher M. Abernethy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Christopher M. Abernethy is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher M. Abernethy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher M. Abernethy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
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 Allison Park 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 andnue, 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.
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