$ 250-275 per hour
Chris Crago is a probate, estate planning, and corporate attorney with an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Washington. He has significant experience providing tax, transaction, consulting and planning services for large Fortune 500 corporations, large estates, financial institutions, closely-held businesses, domestic partnerships and individuals. His practice includes estate planning, trust and estate litigation, tax controversy audit defense and litigation, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring of domestic and international business operations and ownership. Mr. Crago is admitted to practice in Washington and the United States Tax Court.
Mr. Crago is an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, teaching courses in both legal research and writing (transactional drafting) and the taxation of gifts and estates. Mr. Crago is also co-coach of the Gonzaga University School of Law Moot Court Tax Team. Recent speaking engagements for Mr. Crago include, trust and estate planning issues, legislative tax updates, and business planning.
Prior to starting his own firm, Chris worked as a tax controversy specialist with Deloitte Tax LLP in San Francisco, California, and a business and estate planning attorney with Winston & Cashatt and Paine Hamblen in Spokane, Washington. In addition, Chris has experience working for major production studios and talent agencies in the entertainment industry in the areas of feature film production and creative development for feature films and television, and the representation of actors, writers, and directors.
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Acquired: 2005
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 2012
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400 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 109, Spokane, WA, 99204
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Posted by Eric | March 03, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Christopher S. Crago referred me to his professor and mentor from Gonzaga University, Milton G. Rowland
Christopher S. Crago referred my “open & shut” case to his former professor and mentor from Gonzaga University, Professor Milton G. Rowland, one year before the statute-of-limitations ran out on my TORT claim against the VA Hospital. I paid Milton Rowland $1000 in check form as a retainer for legal ...
"Over the years, I have taken a class from Chris at Gonzaga, been opposing counsel on a matter with him, and consulted with him as to legal issues. Chris has always been a professional and reasonable in trying to resolve people's legal problems."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris employs a well-rounded, reasoned and practical approach to investigation, analysis and execution. He addresses the concerns and needs of the client with expertise and experience.."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Crago is not only extremely professional, but is on the cutting edge of tax law and business entities. I appreciate the opportunity to call myself a colleague."
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2017 Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
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2010
2010 Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2004
Excellence in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, CALI Award
2016 - Present
Owner, Crago Law Office, PLLC
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law
2015 - 2016
Attorney, McNeice Wheeler PLLLC
2010 - 2015
Attorney, Paine Hamblen LLP
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers, A Professional Service Corporation
2006 - 2008
Tax Consultant, Deloitte Tax LLP, San Francisco
2012 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2008 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2017
Spokane Estate Planning CouncilMember
2006
LL.M - Master of Laws
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
2014
Business Succession Planning
2011
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
2011
IRS Audits: Protecting Clients from Information Document Requests
2009
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts & Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
2009
Liens, Warrants and Personal Liability
2009
Helping Your Client Choose the Right Entity
2009
New Changes for 2009
2009
2009 Federal Income Tax Update
2008
Advanced Tax Issues for LLC
2006
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