About Christopher T L

Christopher T.L. Brown serves because the Principal and CEO of NorthStar Law Group, P.S., positioned in Olympia, Washington. With almost twenty-seven years of legal experience, he specializes in corporate law, property making plans, and taxation law. His firm provides a complete range of services, which includes enterprise entity formations, home and worldwide business transactions, and both federal and state taxation. Additionally, NorthStar Law Group gives expertise in simple and complicated property making plans, as well as contract regulation. Mr. Brown earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Willamette University in 1994.

He continued his education at Willamette University College of Law, the place he obtained his law degree in 2000. During his time in law program, he acquired the High Paper award in Mergers and Acquisitions, highlighting his academic excellence. In pursuit of in addition specialization, he completed a Master of Laws in Taxation on the University of Washington School of Law in 2001. His instructional background laid a robust foundation for his professional legal career, equipping him with the information necessary to navigate complicated legal matters. Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2000 and the Washington State Bar Association in 2007, Mr. Brown is likewise approved to practice earlier than the U.S. Tax Court.

His professional affiliations include membership in the American Bar Association, where he actively participates within the Taxation, Business Law, and International Law sections. His community involvement extends to the South Puget Sound Estate Planning Counsel and the Gateway Rotary, reflecting his commitment to both his career and nearby network. Before founding NorthStar Law Group in 2019, Mr. Brown practiced within the enterprise making plans and transactional section of HannaStrader, P.C., in Portland, Oregon, from August 2001 to March 2007. Subsequently, he joined Worth Law Group, P.S. in Tumwater, Washington, the place he targeted on estate making plans and business making plans from March 2007 to July 2009. At NorthStar Law Group, he advises clients, starting from small business clients and startups to giant companies.

His services include business formation, growth strategies, and succession making plans, whether that involves selling businesses or passing them to heirs. Fluent in Japanese, Mr. Brown has cultivated a particular curiosity in international regulation. He has provided legal help to several sun technology firms concerning tax and corporate law matters, in addition to sell-aspect transaction planning. His expertise has also been sought by a prime utility on Washington state tax problems related to wind and hydro projects. Through his knowledge and specialised information, Mr. Brown continues to make meaningful contributions to the area of law and the clients he serves.

Education

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M. (2001) | Tax

2000

Willamette University College of Law

J.D. (2000)

1997

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Japanese (Spoken)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Oregon
Washington

Court Admissions

U.S. Tax Court U.S. Tax Court · Admitted 2000

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Estate Planning Tax Law International Law

Legal Services Scope

Business Entity Formation Business Transactions Taxation Estate Planning Contract Negotiation

Office Locations

Main Office

 2401 Bristol Ct SW Ste C-102 Olympia WA 98502

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