Christopher M. McLean - an Allentown, PA REAL ESTATE, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT Lawyer

Allentown REAL ESTATE, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

REAL ESTATE, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATE, BUSINESS & BANKING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
PLANNED COMMUNITIES & CONDOMINIUMS
ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES & TRUSTS

Attorney Information

Overview

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.

Mr. McLean is a member of the Board of Directors of Ripple Community, Inc. and President the Board of Directors of Ripple's newly formed RCI Village. He is able to translate his real estate and corporate experience to assist the Boards in fulfilling their purpose of providing housing stability. RCI Village's purpose is to provide safe, stable, affordable housing, and support and connections that residents need 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".

Awards and Honors

Honors

Special Solicitor, Salem Township
Local Legal Leader, Lehigh Valley Magazine, 2016

Education

Legal Education
- Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Law Journal: Penn State Journal of International Law, Articles Editor
Non Legal Education
- Dickinson College, Pennsylvania
  B.A.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Honors: Dean's List

Current Employment Position(s)

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Pro Bono Activities

RCI Village Properties, President, Board of Directors (2020 – Present)
Ripple Community, Inc., Member, Board of Directors (2019 – Present)
Wills for Heroes, Volunteer

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Other Affiliations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Bar Association of Lehigh County

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Contact

Allentown, PA

645 West Hamilton Street
Suite 800
Allentown, PA 18101

Directions

Phone: (610) 797-9000

Fax: 610-797-6663

Email: Send a message

Website: http://www.flblaw.com

Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 (M-Th); 8:00 - 4:30 (F)

Credit Cards Accepted

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