Christopher Frank Bagnato

Christopher Frank Bagnato

also known as Christopher F. Bagnato, Chris Bagnato

4.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 15 years

Child custody Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

1500 Walnut St Ste 1920, Philadelphia, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jensen Bagnato, PC.

1500 Walnut St Ste 1920, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Christopher Frank Bagnato's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality

Posted by Marquis | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody

Attorney was paid to Get more time and have other party pay half. Was lead to believe he could do it for me. Sounded confident and sure. First hearing he didn't even show up. Sent someone else who had no idea what they were doing and was intimidated by the opposing counsel. Then when case was continu...ed due to poor representation, I was informed that he should've charged me more. His hiring was for him to handle the situation that one time but he didn't even show up and sent someone else. Then when I reiterated that I wanted more time and travel expenses to be split he sounded like it was the first time I ever mentioned it and said he would "try". The main reason he was hired was because he said he can have that happen. Im sure he finalized my case with the opposing counseling having the last laugh and leaving me in the same place I started. Im sorry instead of 4 weeks in the summer he got me "up to 6 consecutive weeks" in the summer. Something I could have gotten myself. Saved me a lot of money. I would not recommend him to anyone. Does not follow through on his part of the job. There are better lawyers.

Christopher Bagnato

Replied last May 17, 2019

I am sorry that this client did not feel served. It happens. No attorneys can Guarantee results, if they do it is both wrong and unethical. This client was expecting the moon and back, At first the court wanted to split 4 weeks into two 2 week visits causing him to pay twice for plane tickets during one summer. I was able to convince the court to allow 4 straight weeks this summer then up to 6 weeks the remaining future summers. I am sorry this client didn't get EVERYTHING he wanted. When clients are unreasonable and want the moon and back, no one can force a Judge to see it their way or the highway. This client received a fair result. If I could guarantee results all the time, i'd be the most power attorney in the world. All we can do is do the best and advocate for our clients. My reputation speaks for itself as a nationally regarded attorney. Be well.

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Christopher Frank Bagnato's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacy Schwarz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is the best bilingual Spanish speaking attorney in the Philadelphia and surrounding counties. His work and ethics are unmatched."

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Alexander Eiffe

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Bagnato is an experienced attorney who is dedicated to his clients and to constantly improving his skills in his areas of practice. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Brandon Perloff

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is skilled and experienced in all matters involving family, criminal and immigration law. He shows his excellence both in and out of the courtroom."

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Steven Zelinger

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Personable and well-liked as well as experienced in family law matters."

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Matthew Lazarus

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He gives great personal attention to his clients, and is a very competent litigator."

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Steven Papi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Susan Kassel

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher is a top notch attorney with a great industry reputation."

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Henry S. Hilles, III

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Murphy

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher cares deeply about his clients. He is well prepared, and preparation is the key to successful representation. He has earned in addition to his JD degree an LLM in Trial Advocacy from Temple University School of Law."

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Wesley Legg

Domestic violence lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Igor Voloshen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is not only an excellent attorney, he is also a very caring human being, who takes pride in his work and cares about his clients. I have known Christopher for several years and we regularly consult with one another on matters. Christopher dedicates himself fully to obtain the best results for his clients and follows through on his goals on providing the best representation available. I highly recommend and endorse this fine colleague of mine."

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Tudor Capusan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis McConnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kuldiner

Child custody lawyer | Jun 24

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"I endorse this lawyer as a valuable member of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Association of Distinguished Council, National Association of Distinguished Council

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Christopher F. Bagnato

Associations

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Delaware County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

R v. D

Father won, given primary physical custody and legal custody

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Education

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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws of Trial Advocacy

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Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Westchester University

Careers in Law

2015

National Society Guest Speaker

Careers in Law with Foreign languages

2011

Pre law Society

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Publications

Languages

Spanish

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