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Christopher E. Rice, Founder
Christopher E. Rice
Meet Christopher, Trusted Attorney for 20+ Years
Christopher E. Rice is the founder and managing attorney at Rice Park Law, located in downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Prior to establishing his own firm, Christopher practiced law at Martson Law Offices from 2002, initially joining as a law clerk, advancing to Associate Attorney in 2003, and becoming a Shareholder in 2008.
A native of South Central Pennsylvania, Christopher grew up in Lancaster County and later moved to Cumberland County to attend law school. He has deep roots in the community and has actively contributed to numerous local non-profit organizations and associations. Alongside his legal practice, Chris is dedicated to the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Carlisle through various development projects.
Outside of his professional commitments, Christopher enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams or enthusiastically supporting them from the sidelines. He is an avid outdoorsman who spends his leisure time hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Christopher lives in Carlisle with his wife, Jill, and their three children.
Practice Areas
- Commercial civil litigation
- Commercial transactions
- Creditor bankruptcy representation
- Debt collection and workout agreements
- Entity formation and business planning
- Estate planning and administration
- Labor and employment law
- Land use, zoning, and development
- Loan documentation
- Mortgage foreclosure actions
- Real estate transactions (commercial and residential)
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States Bankruptcy Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania
Education
- Penn State – Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- Villanova University
Professional Associations and Community Involvement
- Professional Associations
- Cumberland County Bar Association, Cumberland County Young Lawyers’ Division, Past Member
- Cumberland County Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Cumberland County Young Professionals, Past Board Member
- Carlisle Planning Commission, Former Member
- Rotary Club – Carlisle Sunrise, Former Member
- Community Involvement
- United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County
- Former Campaign Committee Member
- Co-Chair of the 2011 Campaign
- United Way Young Leaders Society, Co-Chair, 2004 to 2006
- Saint Patrick School Board, Past President; Track and Field Coach; Basketball Coach
- Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member
- College/Community Connections Committee, Past Member
- United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County
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