Practice areas
Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives / Living Wills, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, other trusts
22 years
Business Transactions including purchase and sale agreements, "buy-sell" agreements; contracts including employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, deferred compensation plans, vendor agreements; succession planning, legacy planning.
22 years
Business Entity Formations including corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships, nonprofit corporations; Business entity conversions
22 years
Cross-border business transactions and tax planning; international estate planning
5 years
Estate, Gift and Income Tax Audits, Tax Disputes, Estate, Gift and Income Tax Planning, Offers in Compromise
22 years
Languages spoken
Japanese, English
NorthStar Law Group, P.S.
1880 Barnes Blvd. SW, Ste. 1B
Tumwater, WA, 98512
NorthStar Law Group, P.S.
1001 Cooper Pt. Rd. SW #140-704
Olympia, WA, 98502
NorthStar Law Group, P.S.
Columbia Tower
701 Fifth Ave., 42nd Floor
Seattle, WA, 98104
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2007 | 06/28/2022 |
OR | Suspended - Non-Disciplinary | 2000 | 06/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President and CEO | NorthStar Law Group, P.S. | 2019 - Present |
Chief Executive Officer | Christopher T. L. Brown, Attorney at Law, PLLC | 2009 - 2019 |
Associate | Worth Law Group, PS | 2007 - 2009 |
Associate | Hanna Strader, P.C. | 2001 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member | 2000 - Present |
Washington State China Relations Council | Member | 2018 - 2019 |
Rotary International | Member | 2016 - 2020 |
Summit Massage Association | Board Member | 2016 - 2017 |
Olympia Symphony Orchestra | Board Member / Treasurer | 2008 - 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Washington School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation) | 2001 |
Willamette University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Willamette University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ScaleUp Mastermind: A Closer Look at Your Legal Structure and Risk | Legal Entity Structuring | 2020 |
International Tax Conference | Doing Business (and Maneuvering Out of) China in 2020 | 2020 |
TCC Monthly Forum | 2019 Federal Tax Law Updates and Choice of Entity Considerations | 2020 |
Case name | Outcome |
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New Zealand Acquisition | Client informed us last week that the deal closed and they were very pleased with the result |
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Joseph Dickerson, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is well prepared to handle many complexed tax matters with his education and experience. As an additional benefit he is also well versed in international taxation issues which as the world gets smaller is very much needed. I know you will be well taken care of with your estate planning and international tax issues with Chris.
Jonathan Sprouffske, Tax Attorney on Mar 23, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Christopher over the past few years. I often refer clients to his office when they are faced with tax or international issues. He is a great asset to our local legal community.
Joseph Dickerson, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is well prepared to handle many complexed tax matters with his education and experience. As an additional benefit he is also well versed in international taxation issues which as the world gets smaller is very much needed. I know you will be well taken care of with your estate planning and international tax issues with Chris.
Jonathan Sprouffske, Tax Attorney on Mar 23, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Christopher over the past few years. I often refer clients to his office when they are faced with tax or international issues. He is a great asset to our local legal community.
Victoria Byerly, Tax Attorney on Mar 7, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris and I have known each other for years. He is knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated. His authenticity is evident and I’m proud to call him a friend and colleague.
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