Christopher A. Karachale

Christopher Karachale advises individuals and businesses on a range of tax planning and tax controversy matters. He also serves as outside general counsel to a variety of companies, providing general corporate and related business guidance. Mr. Karachale regularly works with entrepreneurs and start-up companies, and is a nationally recognized expert on qualified small business stock (QSBS) and related IRC section 1202 issues.

Mr. Karachale received his BA from Middlebury College, his MA from Stanford University, his J.D. from the University of San Francisco, and an LL.M. from New York University.

Mr. Karachale has published extensively, with articles appearing in Tax Notes, the California Business Law Practitioner, and Law360. He has been quoted in New York Times, Bloomberg, and Business Insider regarding qualified small business stock. Mr. Karachale is a frequent speaker on tax issues to audiences in the United States and abroad. He is certified as a legal specialist in taxation law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.