Atty. R. Christopher "Chris" Raphaely
R. Christopher Raphaely is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law.
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R. Christopher "Chris" Raphaely is a health care attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- R. Christopher Raphaely is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law
- R. Christopher, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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R. Christopher "Chris" Raphaely's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Christopher "Chris" Raphaely handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Philadelphia 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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