CHRIS G. CHIPAIN JD, CPA

Harvard Law School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Juris Doctor (Cum Laude), 1991                      

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude), Accounting, 1988
Graduated First in Class, College of Business Administration, and with highest G.P.A. among graduating seniors (4.0 on a 4.0 scale) CPA, 1988

Richard M. Colombik & Associates, PC 

Emphasis on closely held entity transactions, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, proprietorships and real estate transfers.  Analysis of entity level taxation, individual taxation, estate taxation,  multiple entity structures, Internal Revenue Service defense, state taxation defense including all types of income, sales, and other tax liabilities. Work as part of tax planning team to help clients on techniques and methods to reduce their overall level of combined taxation. Extensive experience in income tax planning and analysis

General practice, employment law, and minor commercial litigation.

Solo Practitioner, Scottsdale, Arizona

Specialized in July 1995 securities and commercial litigation.

Peterson & Ross, Chicago, Illinois

First Year Associate.  Specialized in accountants’ liability, securities and commercial litigation.

• Member Illinois Bar, 1991 – Present

• Member U.S. District Federal Court, Chicago, 1991 – Present

• Member Arizona Bar, 1993 – Present

• Member U.S. District Federal Court, Phoenix, 1993 – Present

• Member of American Bar Association, 1991 – Present

• Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 1988 – Present

• Member Illinois CPA Society, 1988 – Present

• 1987 Wayne Brown Award Scholarship Winner

• Professional Advisory Board Scholar, School of Accountancy, 1987 – 1988

• Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society, 1986 – 1988

• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1986 – 1988 

• Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, 1985

• Golden Key National Honor Society, 1986 – 1988

• National Collegiate Business Awards Winner, 1987 – 1988

• United States Achievement Academy Award Winner, 1987 

• Outstanding College Students of America, 1987

• Arizona State University’s “Admission With Distinction Award”, 1984

• Arizona State University College of Business Administration Dean’s List, 1984 - 1988