Chris is a Partner with the firm practicing in the areas of federal and state taxation, and general corporate and transactional matters. His practice primarily involves the representation of individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the areas of federal and state tax planning and controversy, primarily with respect to partnerships, limited liability companies and subchapter S corporations, as well as other business areas, including entity formations, mergers and acquisitions, and business transition planning. Mr. Jones represents clients in both federal and Texas tax controversy matters, including specialized areas such as the research and development credit and Texas sales and franchise tax. Mr. Jones is also the Vice President of CJM Exchange, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the firm, which serves as a qualified intermediary under IRS Code Section 1031 deferred like-kind exchanges.

Prior to joining the firm in 1999, he was a tax manager with a national accounting firm in its tax planning and products group. Mr. Jones is a graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana with degrees in accounting and business, and the University of Texas School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, and is licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas.

Education

• Centenary College of Louisiana, B.A., 1992
• The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1995

Admissions

• State Bar of Texas

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Member, Houston Bar Association
• American Bar Association