Don Griswold is a Tax Group partner in Crowell & Moring's Washington, D.C. office. He serves as a trusted counselor to corporate tax executives regarding state and local tax issues. Don's record of success litigating and settling tough tax controversies includes obtaining tens of millions of dollars in state tax refunds based on novel legal and constitutional issues and achieving even larger reductions of tax assessments. He represents Fortune 500 companies before administrative agencies, state and federal courts, and legislative bodies around the country – but achieves most of his greatest successes for clients in confidential negotiated settlements far away from the media spotlight. His advice is particularly valued by clients seeking to reevaluate and improve the quality and viability of their forward-looking state tax planning.