![]() Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Chris was a patent litigation attorney at Kirkland and Ellis in Los Angeles, where he was involved in a number of cases involving cutting-edge technologies. His experience in patent prosecution has helped him better understand the process of obtaining a patent, including analyzing file histories, which has been invaluable to him during litigation, especially in formulating claim construction and invalidity positions. Chris is experienced in a wide range of technologies including: (1) automotive, including infotainment (2) medical devices (3) internet, including content deliver networks and (4) telecommunications, including fiber optics.Ĭhris is also experienced in prosecuting patent applications. He has represented clients from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individual inventors in a variety of industries. Additionally, Chris is involved with the prosecution of patent and trademark applications, and the preparation of invalidity and infringement opinions.Ĭhris is a registered patent attorney authorized to practice before the U.S. Administrative resolution of federal and state tax controversies.Ĭhris and his wife, Angie, have twins, Colton and Sophia.Christopher Smith's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, with a primary emphasis on patent litigation.Negotiation and drafting of limited liability company and limited partnership agreements.Choice of entity analysis and implementation to maximize tax efficiencies.IRC Section 409A compliance review for employment agreements, severance agreements and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.Design and implementation of incentive compensation arrangements for key employees and service providers, including incentive and non-qualified stock option plans, “profits interest” plans for limited liability companies and limited partnerships, phantom equity plans, and other cash incentive bonus plans.Transaction types include third party and internal taxable and tax free transactions involving ‘C’ corporations, consolidated groups, ‘S’ corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and transactions involving real estate. Structure of purchase, sale, restructuring, reorganization and joint venture transactions.Seeking a more entrepreneurial environment, Chris then started a private law firm focused on business and tax law which he transitioned into Munsch Hardt in 2007. He then joined a “Big Four” accounting firm as a Senior Manager in its national corporate tax practice. ![]() Chris started his career in the business tax section of a prominent Dallas, Texas-based law firm. ![]() ![]() Chris’ clients include businesses in a multitude of industries, including health care, insurance, manufacturing, media services, professional services, real estate, restaurant and software development and services, among others.Ĭhris has practiced tax law in multiple sophisticated environments providing him with a breadth of experience that allows him to better service client needs. Chris represents entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, ranging from start-ups to publicly traded companies. Chris’ goal is to produce tax efficient results for his clients on a timely, “user friendly” and cost effective basis. Chris practices tax law in the Corporate & Securities section of the Dallas office. ![]()
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