Partners
Our partners and principal are recognized thought leaders in the nonprofit community. Their expertise, commitment, and values set the tone for the firm.
You can also learn about our firm leadership and senior managers.
- Julie Adams
- Ted R. Batson, Jr.
- Fran Brown
- Daniel M. Campbell
- Daren Daiga
- Nathan B. Davis
- Christopher M. DuKate
- Rob Faulk
- Christopher M. Gordon
- Courtney B. Gregory
- S. Gregory Griffin
- David J. Gunter
- Mark Hepner
- Julie Adams
- Ted R. Batson, Jr.
- Fran Brown
- Daniel M. Campbell
- Daren Daiga
- Nathan B. Davis
- Christopher M. DuKate
- Rob Faulk
- Christopher M. Gordon
- Courtney B. Gregory
- S. Gregory Griffin
- David J. Gunter
- Mark Hepner
- Frank Jakosz
- Junice Jones
- Jeremy Landon
- Christian Mantegna
- Rachel McMichael
- Douglas E. McVey
- Mark Pate
- Ashley Peabody
- Chris Purnell
- Stan Reiff
- Nathan D. Salsbery
- Lisa R. Saul
- Logan Sharrett
- Timothy J. Sims
- Brent R. Smith
- Ryan Smith
- Kenneth Q. Tan
- Emily D. Toler
- Tyler VanderVen
- Lisa Wabby
- Allison Ward
- Lindsey P. Whinnery
- Tammara Williamson
- Mark R. Yoder
Chris Purnell
Partner and Tax Counsel
Areas of Service
Tax law
Nonprofit tax compliance
Consulting and advisory
Background
A licensed attorney, Chris advises exempt organizations of all sizes on a wide range of issues, including tax and employee benefit-related matters, representation before state and federal tax authorities, and assistance with firm audit or advisory engagements to formulate advice and counsel on important operating and tax issues. Chris also assists clients with general tax issues, unrelated business income, charitable solicitation, and missionary employment structures.
Prior to joining CapinCrouse in 2019, Chris served as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the nation’s largest Christian legal aid organization.
Civic/Professional Involvement
Brookside Community Development Corporation, board member
Certifications and Licenses
Admitted to practice law in Indiana
Speaking and Other Service
Chris is a seasoned communicator who has experience speaking with diverse audiences about various aspects of fundraising and development, nonprofit strategy, and legal issues that affect people in poverty. Further, Chris speaks about charitable tax matters to audiences across the country. He also serves as an elder at World Gospel Church.
Education
B.S., Indiana State University
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Note: Although licensed to practice law in Indiana, Chris’s services through CapinCrouse do not involve the practice of law and consequently do not result in the creation of an attorney-client relationship.
