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John E. Christopher

Manley Burke β€’ Cincinnati, OH
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Contact

Email
tburke@manleyburke.com
Phone
(513) 763-6750
Address
Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Kentucky1994Ohio1995U.S. Tax Court

About

John E. Christopher is an accomplished attorney at Manley Burke, based in Cincinnati, OH, specializing in nonprofit organizations, business organizations, tax law, and estate planning. With over two decades of legal experience, John is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions that empower his clients to achieve their goals. John's expertise spans a diverse range of practice areas, including the formation and governance of nonprofit entities, business structuring, tax compliance, and intricate estate planning strategies. He is adept at navigating the complexities of tax law, ensuring that his clients receive tailored advice that aligns with their unique financial and organizational objectives. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he earned his J.D. cum laude in 1993, John further enhanced his legal acumen with an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994. He also holds a B.A. from the University of Kentucky. John is committed to fostering lasting relationships with his clients, providing them with personalized attention and expert guidance throughout their legal journeys. He proudly serves clients throughout the Cincinnati area, ensuring that they receive the highest level of legal support in navigating the intricacies of nonprofit and business law, taxation, and estate planning.

Credentials

Education
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 1993 | J.D. | Honors: cum laude | University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1994 | LL.M | Major: Taxation | University of Kentucky, Kentucky, 1990 | B.A.

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Named Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star by Law and Politics Media, 2005 - 2007 | Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Non-Profit/Charities Law, 2007 - 2008
Publications
["Legislative and Political Activities of Charities, Southwestern Ohio Tax Institute, December, 2006", "Legal Developments Affecting Non-Profits, BKD Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profits, November, 2006", "ABC's of Nonprofits, No Brown Bag Series, Cincinnati Bar Association, November, 2006", "Charity Reform and Giving Incentives in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 General Highlights, August, 2006", "Giving Incentives and Charity Reform in the Pension Protection Act of 2006, August, 2006", "Loss of Exemption Under Group Ruling Requires Full Re-Application, January 6, 2010"]
Updated: May 25, 2026