Ballard Spahr LLP

Business and Transactions

Partner

Christopher A. Jones leads the firm's Tax and Tax Controversy teams. 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 co-leads the firm's Exempt Organizations team and has represented nonprofit organizations in IRS exempt status, employment, and information reporting audits.

Admissions

Pennsylvania

Illinois (Inactive)

U.S. Tax Court

Judicial Clerkships

Hon. James Moran, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2002-2004

Professional Activities

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