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Chris Van Loan, Tax Attorney in the United States

Over 39 years of legal practice · 4.1/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Practicing tax since 1987.

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Chris Van Loan is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax. Chris has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Toronto, ON
Experience
over 39 years
Known for
Tax
  • Handles Tax matters from Toronto, ON.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Chris Van Loan: Chris Van Loan is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax. Chris has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Chris Van Loan

Chris concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases nationwide

Chris takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Chris Van Loan — Over 39 years of the U.S. tax experience

Chris Van Loan is a partner based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on Tax. Chris has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Chris Van Loan is a lawyer practicing taxation. Chris has been licensed for 39 years. Chris practices at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON.

How Chris handles tax matters

Chris Van Loan is a lawyer practicing taxation. Chris has been licensed for 39 years. Chris practices at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON.

Who Chris represents

Chris reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in the United States.

Credentials

Chris Van Loan's legal education and bar admissions

  • Osgoode Hall Law School

    LL.B. · 1985

Jurisdictions

Chris's state bar admissions

  • Ontario

    1987 · ACTIVE

Chris studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School.

Law school and academic background

Chris completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chris runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Chris Van Loan

Chris has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Locations

Chris Van Loan's office in Toronto

Chris's primary office is at Commerce Court W., 199 Bay Street, Suite 4000, Toronto, ON, M5L 1A9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Commerce Court W., 199 Bay Street, Suite 4000

Toronto, ON M5L 1A9

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Chris Van Loan — 4.1/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Chris. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing tax attorneys in your area.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Chris Van Loan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Chris charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chris will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chris

Chris discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chris confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Chris's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Chris Van Loan

  • How much does it cost to hire Chris for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Chris offer a free consultation?

    Chris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Chris's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in this state typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Chris take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Chris evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Chris's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Chris?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Chris accepting new tax clients right now?

    Chris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.