Christopher Angelo Papa

Christopher Angelo Papa

also known as Chris Papa

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at New Castle, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills

318 Highland Avenue, New Castle, PA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Our Family is here for your Family. Papa LLC has over 25 years of experience in the challenging, yet rewarding, practice area of Family Law and Domestic Relations Litigation. We have helped thousands of clients bring both economic justice and healing peace to sometimes volatile, and always emotional, situations. We have successfully litigated numerous international child custody cases. Through the Adoption process, we have helped clients in the joyful creation of new families.

19 years | 300 cases

35%
Estate Planning 30%

Why leave your loved ones with uncertainty and financial chaos at your eventual passing? Planning makes perfect. Papa LLC will help you structure your estate in a manner that eases the burdens on your family, makes your health care decisions in advance, minimizes your state and federal tax obligations, and maximizes the amount of your hard earned wealth that actually passes to those people and organizations you love.

19 years | 200 cases

30%
Real Estate 30%

As both experienced real estate attorneys and experienced real estate investors, Papa LLC brings unparalleled representation to its' clients. Papa LLC has further developed legal mastery in Real Estate by representing the Zoning Hearing Board of the City of New Castle for the past 20 years, as their solicitors.

19 years | 200 cases

30%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

19 years | 98 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Papa LLC, Attorneys

318 Highland Avenue, New Castle, PA, 16101

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Christopher Angelo Papa's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ben | April 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expertise and Personalized Results

Chris Papa (Papa LLC) helped me with records that were needed for recognition of Italian Dual Citizenship by descent. The first was creating a birth certificate, and the second was amending a marriage record. Thirdly, there were discrepancies across later documents that needed to be reconciled with t...he birth and marriage records. Altogether, I was unsure how to proceed. I reached out to Papa LLC and Chris was immediately responsive. He took the time to understand all the facts and needs of my situation. He demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience as he counseled me through a plan of action. While he clearly has a great deal of experience with cases like these, assisting clients with recognition of Italian dual citizenship, his approach is not at all cookie-cutter. The plan took account of the unique needs of my situation and thoughtfully considered everything. The final result was individually tailored to my needs and goals. I’m quite confident that he takes this level of individual consideration with all of his clients. If you have needs like mine, you will be in good hands with Chris Papa, who will take the time to completely understand your situation and deliver successful results that maximally strengthen your position.

Posted by Stacey | July 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Amazing Experience!

I highly recommend Papa Attorneys LLC and Christopher Papa! Before I reached out for assistance with amending a vital record in Pennsylvania, I conducted extensive research. One name kept coming up as highly recommended and that was Christopher Papa. From my first call with Chris, I knew I had foun...d the right person for the job. Chris was personable, knowledgeable, engaging, and professional. Chris listened carefully when I explained my situation and was easily able to unravel the facts in my complicated story. He took the time to explain the process, discussed possible options and outcomes, and answered my many questions, and his staff was just as professional, considerate, responsive, and helpful as he was. Thanks to his many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the legal system and the nuances of Pennsylvania Vital Records, my case was successful adjudicated. I cannot thank Chris enough for helping me through the process of correcting my beloved deceased family member’s vital records.

Posted by Marla | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Superb service

While pursuing Italian citizenship, I hired Chris to explain the situation in our state regarding birth records before vital records were maintained. Chris wrote a very detailed letter for my Italian lawyer which he will be able to use when presenting my case in the Italian court. Chris was very atte...ntive and responsive to messages as well as revisions that the Italian lawyer requested. I would definitely hire Chris again if my case requires further work.

Posted by JEFFREY | September 12, 2020

Awesome Lawyer

Awesome lawyer. Was very attentive to our needs. Very knowledgeable and didn't use Lawyer Speak. Very personable.

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...e is, far and away, the best lawyer I have ever hired.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2006

Cum Laude, Duquesne University School of Law

2001

Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh

1997

Rudy Award, Daniel Ruettiger

Work Experience

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

Associations

2006 - Present

Lawrence County Bar Association

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

1979 - Present

St. Vitus Catholic Parish

1999 - 2002

Lawrence County Red Cross

Board Member

Education

2006

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Pittsburgh

Publications

2006

Duquesne University The Alpha and Omega of Legal Non-Conforming Uses in Pennsylvania

Languages

Italian

English

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