Christine N. Guthrie

Christine N. Guthrie

also known as Nikki (Guthrie) Nash

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Estate Planning, General Practice

Suite 1220, Grant Building, 310 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Custody, Support, Divorce & Separation, Protection from Abuse

50%
Adoption 30%

Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption (CYS and Private)

30%
Estate Planning 10%

Power of Attorney, Wills, Living Wills, Guardianship

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

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Location

Voelker & Morris, LLC

Suite 1220, Grant Building, 310 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Christine N. Guthrie's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Great Adoption Lawyer

My husband and I used Nikki for an adoption back in 2019. Our adoption was much more in depth than planned and things got way crazy. Nikki was their calming us every step of the way. She did so much more than was expected. It was also supposed to be a dual state adoption that ended up having to b...e single. She spent NUMEROUS hours for us learning and walking us through everything and the craziness that came with the adoption situation. I can't fail to mention that we were asked to adopt and only given 2 weeks to plan before our son was born. If we would adopt again we would MOST DEFINITELY use her!

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Does not care about her clients

I hired Nikki for a custody case. She was not at all thorough, and many times did things at the last minute she refused to present evidence I had saying it was not admissable and yet the other side was allowed to present the same evidence. The evidence that she said she would present when it came tim...e to she presented maybe 50% , saying that she did that to cut back on time. Not nearly as aggressive as she should be on cross examinations. If you would like to keep custody or gain custody of your child please run far away from her. She has not a care in the world if you ever see your child again.

Christine Guthrie

Replied last May 23, 2022

Although I cannot respond to any specifics of this case, I strongly disagree. I value each and every one of my clients and their families, and my record shows that I am a strong and effective advocate.

Posted by Brittany Allen | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

She's a shark. She'll get you what you need, she genuinely cares!

She did my adoption of my younger two kids. Fit me it immediately so I could get it done ASAP. Answered every phone call or text in a timely manner and explained everything so I wasn't blind sided by anything! Also most recently I had lost my adoption decree for both kids. I called cys four times to... help me get new ones. They never got back to me. I called her out of desperation as my last resort and she did the phone calls and had it figured out for me and I picked them up from her 3 days later My adoption hearing was 2 years ago and she was still as diligent and lightning fast on helping me. I PROMISE she will not disappoint. She is very knowledgeable and very kind. I recommend 1000%

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Christine N. Guthrie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josephine Johnson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Guthrie is always well prepared, gives god advice to her clients and is reasonable to work with. her ethical standards are excellent. I would highly recommend her."

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Jill Sinatra

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have the highest opinion of Christine. She cares deeply about her clients and has earned her reputation as a committed and effective advocate on their behalf. Her professionalism, ethics, and skills are an asset to the bar. I worked with Christine on opposite sides and admired her work so much that I hired her to work with me."

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Jessie Rawlings

Child custody lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Nash on my different matters, including private custody cases, adoptions, and dependency cases. She is a thorough and well respected advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Associate Attorney, Voelker & Morris, LLC

2023 - 2024

Owner/Attorney, C.N. Guthrie Law, PLLC

2022 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Gilliland Vanasdale Sinatra Law Office

2020 - 2022

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Christine N. Nash, PLLC

2012 - 2020

Attorney, Chambers & Pratt, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Judicial Law Clerk, Greene County Court Of Common Pleas

Associations

2023 - Present

Watchful Shepherd USA

Board Member

2020 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Member

2017 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Greene County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2018

Greene County Bar Association

Officer

Education

2011

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of South Carolina, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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