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Christopher Jones

Christopher Jones

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Christopher A. Jones co-leads the firm's Tax - Real Estate Team. He advises clients on a wide range of federal, state, and local tax matters. His practice includes advising clients regarding the tax consequences of complex transactions and associated planning opportunities. Additionally, Chris assists clients in federal, state, and local tax audits and controversies and has represented clients in administrative appeals and in court. He provides clients tax advice in labor and other litigation matters including withholding tax and information reporting issues.

Chris also regularly counsels nonprofit organizations on a wide range of issues, including formation, federal and state compliance, unrelated business taxable income, and joint ventures. He has represented nonprofit organizations in IRS exempt status, employment, and information reporting audits.

Career

Admissions: Pennsylvania, U.S. Tax Court

Professional Memberships

Philadelphia Bar Association, Tax Section, Former Chair and Secretary of State and Local Tax Committee

Personal

Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2002)

Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review

University of Michigan (B.A. 1999)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - Pennsylvania

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Christopher Jones is recognized for the strength of his transactional tax practice. He is equally at home when advising on local, state or federal taxes.

Strengths

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  • Chris is very easy going and approachable.

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