Christopher L. Thompson

Christopher L. Thompson is an attorney admitted in Oregon, Washington, and California whose practice focuses on business relationships and organizations, probate, trusts and estates, and estate and gift tax planning. He advises clients on legal matters involving business structures, estate administration, trust planning, and wealth transfer. Christopher brings decades of legal experience to these areas, helping clients address organizational and estate concerns with practical guidance grounded in long-term planning needs.

Christopher earned his J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles and his B.S., with honors, from Washington State University. He began his legal career in Los Angeles, California. After returning to the Pacific Northwest, he managed a family retail business in Portland for several years before returning to law full-time in 1989. His academic and business background supports a practical perspective on business and estate planning matters.

Christopher works with clients on business relationships and organizational matters while maintaining a substantial probate, trust, and estate planning practice. His work includes estate and gift tax planning and legal issues connected to the administration and structure of estates and trusts. His prior business management experience gives him firsthand familiarity with operational concerns, which complements his legal work for clients addressing business ownership, planning, and long-term financial arrangements.

Christopher L. Thompson is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs for attorneys and paralegals. His speaking work reflects sustained involvement in legal education alongside a practice spanning business, probate, trusts, estates, and tax planning. With admission in three western states and decades of legal experience, Christopher brings broad professional perspective to clients navigating business relationships, estate planning decisions, and related legal responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Larson Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington
• California

Education

• University of California at Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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