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Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon, Business Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

focused on Business and Tax

Philadelphia, PA

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Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax.

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Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
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attorney
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Business · Tax
  • Handles Business and Tax matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Portland-ME) (2016).

About Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon: Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Christopher takes on

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

Business cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Christopher takes business matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Biography

Meet Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon — business lawyer in Philadelphia

Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Business and Tax.

Christopher McLoon advises clients in structuring business transactions to achieve optimal business and tax results. He strives to clearly and simply communicate solutions to complex issues, sensitive to the fact that few love tax law and policy as much as he does.

And he does love tax law and policy. After earning his JD, he earned an LL.M in tax law from New York University School of Law. He also earned awards and assignments from the ABA Tax Section, including a John S. Nolan Fellowship, the Chair on the subcommittee on partnership terminations, mergers, and divisions, and principal drafting responsibility for comments to the Treasury Department on the taxation of assets-over partnership mergers. He also joined the faculty at the University of Maine Law School as an adjunct professor in Partnership Taxation.

He has applied his understanding of tax law and policy to transactions involving small start-ups as well as those involving investments of hundreds of millions of dollars. These transactions span several industries, including timber, renewable energy, and real estate investment and development. He has assisted several funds, structuring investments to accommodate tax-exempt and foreign investors. Christopher also has rich experience structuring transactions to enable investors to benefit from incentives such as tax credits for investments in renewable energy, historic rehabilitation, low-income housing, and economically distressed communities. Finally, he has significant experience in structuring cross-border transactions.

Christopher also has vast experience in structuring the business aspects of partnership and limited liability company agreements. Among other things, Christopher has served as Co-Chair of drafting committees for Maine’s Revised Uniform Partnership Act, Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and Limited Liability Company Act. He has authored several articles on the Maine LLC Act effective July 1, 2011.

Christopher has earned the respect and appreciation of peers and clients. He has been recognized by several third-party attorney ranking organizations for his skill in tax law and business law.

While these accolades are a nice pat on the back, nothing satisfies Christopher more than knowing that he’s considered by a client as part of the team working toward an optimal business result.

How Christopher handles business matters

Christopher McLoon advises clients in structuring business transactions to achieve optimal business and tax results. He strives to clearly and simply communicate solutions to complex issues, sensitive to the fact that few love tax law and policy as much as he does. And he does love tax law and policy. After earning his JD, he earned an LL.M in tax law from New York University School of Law. He…

Who Christopher represents

Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and tax matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Vermont Law School

    J.D. · 1994

  • University of Maine

    BA · 1991

Jurisdictions

Christopher's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts, Massa

    ACTIVE

  • Maine, Maine State B

    ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

Christopher studied at J.D. in Vermont Law School and BA in University of Maine.

Law school and academic background

Christopher completed J.D. in Vermont Law School and BA in University of Maine. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Christopher has received 22 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Portland-ME)

    2016

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Limited Liability Companies

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Limited Partnerships

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Partnership

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Partnership and Limited Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Funds

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Restructurings

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Structuring of Business Entities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Timber

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected by peers for inclusion in New England Super Lawyers© under Tax Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — John S. Nolan Fellow of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association (2003)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Portland-ME) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy (2026).

Locations

Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon's office in Philadelphia

Christopher's primary office is at 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1650 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher'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; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Christopher

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Christopher S. "Chris" McLoon

  • How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a business case?

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

  • Does Christopher offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do business cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple business 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. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

    Christopher is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

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

    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. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Christopher accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

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