Christopher G. Stevenson

Christopher G. Stevenson is an attorney and co-leader of Drummond Woodsum’s Business Services Group in Portland, Maine whose practice focuses on tax, business and corporate law, employee benefits, health care, and Tribal Nations matters. He advises businesses, nonprofit organizations, Tribal Nations, employers, and other clients on federal and state tax issues and related transactions. His practice includes Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Profit & Tax Exempt Entities, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Public Finance, School & Education, Tax, and Tribal Nations Law.

Stevenson earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law in 2007 and a B.S. from the University of Vermont in 2001. He is also a certified public accountant, adding accounting knowledge to a tax-focused legal practice. This background supports Stevenson’s legal analysis and problem solving in tax and business law, including work that requires close attention to detailed facts, governing rules, and practical consequences.

Stevenson’s experience includes tax planning and controversy, transaction structuring, nonprofit matters, interactions with the IRS and state tax authorities, employee benefit plans, deferred compensation, and health-plan compliance. Stevenson advises on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other business arrangements while also helping employers and organizations address benefit and health-related compliance requirements. Through these matters, Stevenson helps clients assess legal options, manage risk, and move through transactions, disputes, administrative processes, or litigation as the situation requires.

Christopher G. Stevenson brings combined legal and accounting training to complex tax and business matters. As a Business Services Group co-leader, Stevenson works across practice areas where tax consequences affect corporate, employment, finance, and Tribal decisions. In serving businesses, nonprofits, employers, and Tribal Nations, Stevenson brings practical judgment and subject-matter knowledge to the issues presented. Stevenson helps organizations structure transactions, manage tax obligations, and address benefits and regulatory requirements with advice grounded in the specific facts and legal framework of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Drummond Woodsum
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Former Director and Treasurer, Oceanside Conservation Trust
• Member, Maine Society of CPAs
• Advisory Committee, Maine Tax Forum
• Coach, Little League Baseball

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Vermont
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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