Atty. Wallace Ernest Christner

Atty. Wallace Ernest Christner

Mr. Wallace Ernest Christner is a lawyer practicing tax and wealth planning, corporate, government contracts and 12 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Wallace Ernest Christner at a glance

Wallace Ernest Christner is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on irs, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985), Maryland (1995), and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 1985) and Duke University (B.A., 1981). Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Virginia State Bar Association Maryland Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Wallace Ernest Christner is a lawyer practicing tax and wealth planning, corporate, government contracts and 12 other areas of law
  • Wallace received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Wallace practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Wallace Ernest Christner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wallace Ernest Christner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Wallace Ernest Christner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Wallace Ernest Christner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Wallace Ernest Christner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wallace Ernest Christner

Where is Wallace Ernest Christner's law office located?
Wallace Ernest Christner's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Venable Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wallace Ernest Christner handle?
Wallace Ernest Christner focuses on irs, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Wallace Ernest Christner practiced law?
Wallace Ernest Christner has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Wallace Ernest Christner go to law school?
Wallace Ernest Christner earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Wallace Ernest Christner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Duke University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985
Maryland
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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