Marshall D. Chriswell

Marshall D. Chriswell

also known as Marshall Criswell, Marshal Criswell

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 14 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Indiana, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate, Probate

655 Church St., Suite 306, Indiana, PA

About Marshall

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chriswell Law Offices

655 Church St., Suite 306, Indiana, PA, 15701

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Marshall D. Chriswell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Corinna | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

estate planning, Probate, Family

I highly recommend Mr. Chriswell ; his professionalism and sincere courtesy was a sure welcome in my stressed situation. Also his staff was excellent. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Marshall provided all the help and information that I needed to complete the task at hand. I am sur

Marshall provided all the help and information that I needed to complete the task at hand. I am sure I will use his services again. Thanks to his and staff from myself and "Ziggy".

Posted by LaurenBetts | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service, knowledgeable, reliable, professional.

Mr. Chriswell has helped me with several legal issues that I have had over the past year. Mr. Chriswell has explained the law and what to expect in each situation. He is honest and caring and fights for my wishes. He is very professional and knowledgeable and always has an answer to any questions I h...ave. I look forward to having Mr. Chriswell in my corner for any future legal needs, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel and/or representation.

Posted by Jim | March 18, 2013 | Real Estate

Handling Real Estate Dispute

Marshall represented me in a real estate dispute against a very large global corporation. Marshall did a great job explaining the law, and his assessment of the case was right on. He's not affraid to dig in and he never backed down from a very formidable opposition. Not only was a I satisfied ...with the outcome, but I was extremely happy. Marshall displayed both personal and proffessional counsel and his experience and skill made me feel at ease. I hope I don't need legal counsel any time soon, but if I do, I know Marshall is someone I can trust to go to bat for me.

Posted by Matthew | October 29, 2012 | Residential

Closing on my first home.

Marshall handled all legal matters regarding the closing of my home purchase. He was always available to answer any question I had and he displayed great patience dealing with a lender that was not very cooperative. I highly recommend Marshall and I will be using him for all my legal matters in the... future.

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Melody King

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"I am a North Carolina attorney with a family law case that presented issues in PA as well as NC. I contacted Marshall for local counsel. Marshall was very knowledgeable in the area of family law and real estate law."

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Evan Mascagni

General practice lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Chriswell is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2010

Earl H. Davis Advocacy Award, Olender Foundation

2010

Fellowship Grant, Equal Justice Works

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Chriswell Law Offices

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Peter F. Smith Law Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Downtown Indiana, Inc.

Member, Board of Directors/Treasurer

2012 - Present

Indiana County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Education

2011

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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