Christopher M. Abernethy

Now enjoying retirement, Chris Abernethy established a respected legal practice in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, after earning his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. Throughout his distinguished career, Chris developed effective strategies for handling estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law. His integrity and legal acumen were recognized by the Martindale-Hubbell’s independent national attorney peer review service, which awarded him the A-V Preeminent rating in 2013, placing him among the top 5% of attorneys nationwide. Pittsburgh Magazine named him a Five-Star Professional Estate Planning Attorney in 2014 and 2015. His credentials also include membership in the AARP Legal Services Network and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. An alumnus of Shady Side Academy, Chris earned his B.A. from Dickinson College. His community involvement includes roles as past-president and life-long member of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club, co-founder of the Hampton Soccer Club, and former chairman of the Hampton Government Study Commission. Chris, who is married with two grown children and two grandsons, loves gardening, golfing, and traveling.