Abernethy, Christopher M

Chris, a lifelong resident of the North Hills, established his own law office after graduating from Duquesne University School of Law in 1976. Through his years of experience Chris has developed winning strategies to effectively handle your Real Estate, Business Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law issues.

Chris has a strong concentration in all facets of residential real estate, including closings of single-family sales, title insurance underwriting and commercial transactions. In the estate planning area, Chris is proficient in the preparation of wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney and living wills (healthcare directives). He is a certified member of the AARP Legal Services Network and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, both of which require extensive experience and strong legal skills in those areas. Over the years, Chris has helped hundreds of small businesses organize partnerships and corporations, which he advises on an on-going basis.

In addition to his law practice, Chris is a past President and current member of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club, co-founder and past President of the Hampton Soccer Club, and former Chairman of the Hampton Government Study Commission. He is married and has two grown children. He enjoys gardening, golf and travel.