Atty. Christopher P. Ratchford
Christopher P. Ratchford is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trusts and 4 other areas of law.
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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.
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- 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
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Christopher P. Ratchford is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 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 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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