Atty. Christopher P. Ratchford

Atty. Christopher P. Ratchford

Christopher P. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 4 other areas of law.

Scranton Scranton 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (272) 770-0009 Book Appointment

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About Christopher P. Ratchford at a glance

Christopher P. Ratchford is a wills, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D. Villanova, 1996) and University of Scranton (B.S. Marywood, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Community Activities •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Lackawanna County Bar Association. Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher P. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christopher practices in Scranton, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher P. Ratchford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher P. Ratchford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Trusts

Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Scranton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher P. Ratchford

Where is Christopher P. Ratchford's law office located?
Christopher P. Ratchford's law practice is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher P. Ratchford handle?
Christopher P. Ratchford focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Christopher P. Ratchford practiced law?
Christopher P. Ratchford has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Christopher P. Ratchford go to law school?
Christopher P. Ratchford earned their education at (J.D. Villanova, 1996); (B.S. Marywood, 1993).
How can I contact Christopher P. Ratchford for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher P. Ratchford received?
Christopher P. Ratchford's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Villanova
Villanova University School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Marywood
University of Scranton
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996

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