NorthStar Law Group, P.S. provides quality legal services in the areas of business law, international mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, intellectual property law, tax law and contracts. With the over thirty years of combined legal experience of its founders, Christopher T. L. Brown and Yuan “Ruth” Qi, NorthStar Law Group, P.S. assists businesses and individuals in the Pacific Northwest and beyond to work through the complexities of international enterprise and achieve favorable and positive outcomes in a cost-effective manner. NorthStar Law Group, P.S. also provides Will and Trust preparation services to help business owners integrate personal wealth and asset management into their overall business goals.
Practicing for nearly twenty-seven years in the areas of domestic and international business law, complex estate planning, and tax law, Chris has worked with small business owners and start-ups to large corporations to solve problems involving legal and tax structuring and operational issues that may derail their success.
Ruth Qi has been a business consultant (in China and the U.S.) for the past 15 years and an attorney for nearly a decade.
With over 30 years of experience in financial and legal compliance auditing for both the State of Washington and the Federal Government, Tim brings a deep, working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and financial accountability to the firm.
Alexandra “Alex” Chu serves as Executive Assistant for NorthStar Law Group, P.S. With over 4 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she brings top-notch client relationship service to our clients.
Olivia Chu serves as the Paralegal and Legal Assistant for NorthStar Law Group, P.S. Her degree in Political Science, minor in Law, Justice, and Societies, and 7 years of working abroad experience helps her understands what clients want and draft documents on behalf of NorthStar Law Group, P.S. that protect the assets and interests of clients.
Alisa Krause serves as the Legal Assistant for NorthStar Law Group, P.S.
Originally from Germany, she relocated to the U.S. in 2024 with her husband and brings with her a strong background in customer service and administrative support.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Miya brings a strong work ethic and a warm, client-focused approach to the team.