REAL ESTATE, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT • CORPORATE, BUSINESS & BANKING • PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS • PLANNED COMMUNITIES & CONDOMINIUMS • ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES & TRUSTS
With nearly 20 years’ experience as a creative problem solver, Christopher M. McLean is a shareholder in the Firm’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development and Corporate, Business & Banking groups. Throughout his career, Mr. McLean has been responsible for the negotiation of complex business, loan and real estate transactions, including a wide variety of transaction documents. He regularly represents clients in front of government agencies and municipal governing bodies in connection with land use and entitlements for real estate projects. He counts businesses of all sizes as his clients, from Fortune 500 retailers and builders to local builders and developers. In addition, he works with personal clients on all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives (living wills) and administration of estates and trusts.
Mr. McLean takes a practical, common sense approach to the challenges that face his clients, working toward the most efficient outcome without overcomplicating or “overlawyering” the matter. His clients have recognized his practical, insightful solutions and value his in-depth knowledge of the law.
As a member of the Board of Directors of Ripple Community, Inc. as well as President, Board of Directors of Ripple’s newly formed RCI Village, Mr. McLean is able to translate his real estate and corporate experience into assisting RCI Village’s mission of providing residents with safe, stable, affordable housing, along with the support and connections needed to achieve long-term housing and life stability.
A native to the Lehigh Valley, Mr. McLean understands the marketplace and unique qualities of doing business here. When not in his hometown of Zionsville, he can likely be found on the beaches of Florida or the Caribbean islands, collecting shells and humming “Margaritaville”.
EDUCATION
- Dickinson College, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1999
- Dean’s List
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)
- The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
- Woolsack Honor Society (top 10% of graduating class)
- Articles Editor, Penn State Journal of International Law
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
- Special Solicitor, Salem Township
- Local Legal Leader, Lehigh Valley Magazine, 2016
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
- RCI Village Properties, President, Board or Directors (2020-Present)
- Ripple Community Inc., Board of Directors (2019-Present)
- Wills for Heroes, Volunteer
CALL DIRECT
610-797-9000, ext. 349
ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Suzanne Dankel
610-797-9000, ext. 396
