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Christopher A. Papa, Esquire has a true passion for helping people solve their legal problems and challenges. For the past six years he has focused his practice on and successfully completed and litigated hundreds of estate and trust, real estate, and family law cases. Chris also serves as the assistant solicitor for the Zoning Hearing Board of the City of New Castle.
Chris understands the needs of entrepreneurs and real estate investors, because he is both. Chris, with his wife Joanna, own and operate Greenwood Street LLC, a real estate investment company, with property holdings in Allegheny, Washington, and Lawrence counties. Chris, in the past, has also started and operated several other business ventures, including a non-profit educational corporation in the City of Pittsburgh and an Italian ice cream parlor (Gelateria) in the City of New Castle.
In his community, Chris was elected and served two terms as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh. He also served as a board member of the Lawrence County Red Cross and is an active member of Saint Vitus Catholic Parish, the Lawrence County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Chris graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from the University of Pittsburgh and ranked in the top 10 of his class at Duquesne University School of Law. While at Duquesne, Chris was chosen for the prestigious Trial Moot Court Team and the Community and Economic Development Legal Clinic. While a New Castle Red Hurricane football player, Chris was awarded the “Rudy Award” for outstanding Character, Courage, Contribution and Commitment.
Personally, Chris lives with his family and many "creatures great and small" on a small farm in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He enjoys playing the Cello, reading, running, gardening, and cleaning the barn. Learn more about Chris at his Law Blog.
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318 Highland Avenue, New Castle, PA, 16101
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Posted by Miki | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly Recommend for Custody/Support/Relocation
We couldn’t have won our case without Chris (we know because we tried the first time and was unsuccessful). Chris is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, great at communicating, and truly kept us grounded and relaxed during a child relocation and child support proceedings. His knowledge and demeanor in and outsi...
Posted by Arvind | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning
Super Lawyer - Zoning Board Challenge
Mr. Christopher Papa successfully represented our neighbors in arguing against a determination by our Township Zoning Officer & supported by our Zoning Board, that a gasoline station was an accessory to a retail store. The case was remanded back to the Zoning Board - for due diligence. Mr. Papa was v...
Posted by John | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amending of Records for Italian Citizen Process
I had a VERY complicated process of amending certain Vital and marriage records from Allegheny County, PA in relation to my pursuits for Italian Citizenship. It would not have been possible without the having Chris Papa as a partner. He was extremely helpful, professional, and dedicated to seeing ...
Thank you so much sir! It was a pleasure to serve you. Have a wonderful week. Buona Fortuna!
Posted by Janet | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A Consummate Professional
I also hired Chris to amend a document for citizenship purposes. I can't recommend him highly enough. He was prompt, professional, available when necessary, and he took the time to explain the process in great detail. For me, everything went smoothly and I can't thank Chris enough. Given the chan...
Posted by Julie | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful Italian dual citizenship
Chris helped us with the successful amendments to several Pennsylvania vital records in our pursuit of Italian dual citizenship. He is thorough, knowledgeable, prompt, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him gladly and without hesitation to anyone in need of the services he provides. H...
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2006
Cum Laude, Duquesne University School of Law
2001
Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh
1997
Rudy Award, Daniel Ruettiger
2008 - 2010
President of the Board of Trustees and General Counsel, Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Duquesne University Community Development Law Clinic
2003 - 2013
Real Estate Investor, Greenwood Street LLC
2006 - Present
Lawrence County Bar Association
2006 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
1979 - Present
St. Vitus Catholic Parish
1999 - 2002
Lawrence County Red CrossBoard Member
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
2006
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