Chris practices in the areas of estate planning, taxation, and business transactions. In his practice, Chris assists individuals, families, and small businesses with comprehensive planning. Prior to joining Boardman Clark, he worked as a Tax Associate at an accounting firm. Chris is also a certified public accountant and is licensed to practice in the states of Wisconsin and Florida.
Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin State Courts
- Florida State Courts
- United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States Tax Court
Representative Work
- Represented purchaser of automotive dealership
- Assisted family of large farm to transition farm to next generation
- Achieved favorable audit result for client that reduced the tax owed by client by 50%
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Taxation Section
- Real Property Section
- Probate & Trust Law Section
- Elder Law Section
- State Bar of Florida
- Dane County Bar Association
- Taxation Section
- Real Property Section
- Trust Section
- Estate Law Section
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2013
- Order of the Coif
- Moot Court Board
- Wisconsin International Law Journal, Managing Editor
- B.S., Political Science and Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2009
Christopher’s Latest Writing & Presentations
Evaluating Arrest Record Issues when Hiring or with Current Employees
School Law FYI | 05.31.22
One of the tricky areas for school districts to navigate is what to do with a current employee who gets arrested or an applicant who discloses they have pending arrest charges against them. Employers covered by the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA) are generally prohibited from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their arrest and/or conviction records, subject to certain exceptions.