Atty. Chris Johnston
Chris Johnston is a tax lawyer with a broad tax practice that includes personal and corporate tax planning. He has experience advising clients on tax-effective corporate structuring, reorganizations, business succession planning, as well as inter vivos and post-mortem estate planning.
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About Chris Johnston at a Glance
Chris Johnston is a trusts and tax attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
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About Chris Johnston
- Chris Johnston is a tax lawyer with a broad tax practice that includes personal and corporate tax planning
- He has experience advising clients on tax-effective corporate structuring, reorganizations, business succession planning, as well as inter vivos and post-mortem estate planning
- He also advises on transactional tax planning and international tax matters
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Trusts
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Tax Law
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Covering trusts and tax, Chris Johnston can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Chris Johnston maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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