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Christopher T L Brown

24 years of experience
Business Law, Estate Planning, International Law ...
Oregon, Washington

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Ben S. November 4, 2024

Fantastically helpful; very knowledgeable. Chris has been a fantastic help for my nonprofit organization. He is knowledgable, organized, helpful, friendly, and supportive, and his entire staff was incredibly kind and pleasant to work with. I look forward to a long working relationship with Chris, and unreservedly recommend his services to any and all in need of his assistance.

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Biography

Practicing law in Washington and Oregon for 20 years in the areas of domestic and international tax law, simple and complex estate planning, business formations, business transactions, family succession and legacy planning.

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

International Law: Human Rights, Imports & Exports

Tax Law: Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

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Fees

Credit Cards Accepted
NorthStar Law Group, P.S. accepts Visa and Mastercard. However, we charge a 2% service charge for credit / debit card transactions.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Oregon: Oregon State Bar; ID Number: 002159

Washington: Washington State Bar Association; ID Number: 39113
Since 2007

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Japanese: Spoken

Education

University of Washington School of Law: LL.M. (2001) | Tax; 2000 - 2001

Willamette University College of Law: J.D. (2000); 1997 - 2000; Honors: High Paper (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Professional Associations

American Bar Association # 03243126: Member; 2018 - Current

Washington State Bar Association # 39113: Member; 2007 - Current

Oregon State Bar # 002159: Member; 2000 - Current

Speaking Engagements

ScaleUp Mastermind: A Closer Look at Your Legal Structure and Risk, Lacey, Washington: September 9, 2020; Thurston Economic Development Council; A discussion before new entrepreneurs about the various business structures available to operate their businesses and the considerations that go into choosing them.

Doing Business in (and Maneuvering Out of) China in 2020, 2020 WSCPA International Tax Conference, Seattle, Washington: June 10, 2020; Washington Society of CPAs; A presentation on doing business in China in light of changes to Chinese law on foreign investment effective January 1, 2020.