Litigation and Controversy - Tax Municipal Law Project Finance Law Tax Law
Christopher R. "Chris" Grissom
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Chris Grissom practices primarily in the areas of state and local tax planning, LLCs, federal and state tax disputes, and state and local tax and non-tax incentives. Through his tax controversy, planning and incentives work, he deals with a wide variety of industries, including pulp and paper, software technology, automotive, finance, telecommunications, and textile manufacturers. In his tax practice, Chris regularly counsels many of the Fortune 500 on Alabama tax matters. He also conducts multi-state entity studies for a wide array of planning strategies.
He is the co-author of a series of charts on the state tax treatment of LLCs and LLPs that have appeared in The Limited Liability Company Reporter, State Tax Notes, and The Journal of LLCs as well as numerous other tax journals and seminar presentations. He is also a contributing editor to State Tax Notes, State Income Tax Alert, Journal of Multistate Taxation, Journal of Business Entities, and BNA Multistate Tax Report.
Mr. Grissom is a member of the American Bar Association (Member, Section of Tax, Business Law Section); Alabama State Bar (Member, Section of Taxation); the Birmingham Bar Association; Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Finance & Taxation Committee; and Business Council of Alabama Taxation Committee.
In the economic development practice arena, he negotiates various incentive packages with state and local authorities, and advises clients on the maintenance of and the state and local filing requirements for preserving incentives. Chris has represented Hyundai Heavy Industries, Brose Tuscaloosa, North American Lighting, and POSCO AAPC in the location of their plants in Alabama. He also represents other automotive suppliers in Alabama on a variety of matters.
He is on the Board of Directors for the Japan America Society of Alabama, the Alabama Germany Partnership and the Advisory Board for the North Alabama Industrial Development Association. Chris currently serves as Vice Chair of the firm's Economic Development Practice.
He is the co-author of a series of charts on the state tax treatment of LLCs and LLPs that have appeared in The Limited Liability Company Reporter, State Tax Notes, and The Journal of LLCs as well as numerous other tax journals and seminar presentations. He is also a contributing editor to State Tax Notes, State Income Tax Alert, Journal of Multistate Taxation, Journal of Business Entities, and BNA Multistate Tax Report.
Mr. Grissom is a member of the American Bar Association (Member, Section of Tax, Business Law Section); Alabama State Bar (Member, Section of Taxation); the Birmingham Bar Association; Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Finance & Taxation Committee; and Business Council of Alabama Taxation Committee.
In the economic development practice arena, he negotiates various incentive packages with state and local authorities, and advises clients on the maintenance of and the state and local filing requirements for preserving incentives. Chris has represented Hyundai Heavy Industries, Brose Tuscaloosa, North American Lighting, and POSCO AAPC in the location of their plants in Alabama. He also represents other automotive suppliers in Alabama on a variety of matters.
He is on the Board of Directors for the Japan America Society of Alabama, the Alabama Germany Partnership and the Advisory Board for the North Alabama Industrial Development Association. Chris currently serves as Vice Chair of the firm's Economic Development Practice.
Overview
- The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1997
- The University of Alabama, B.S., graduated 1993
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
- Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association - Member
- Alabama Germany Partnership, Board Member - Member
- Alabama State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Business Alliance, Taxation and Finance Committee - Member
- Birmingham Tax Forum - Member
- Business Council of Alabama, Tax Committee - Member
- Council on State Taxation, Practitioner Member - Member
- Economic Development Association of Alabama - Member
- Economic Development Partnership of Alabama - Strategic Partner
- German American Chamber of Commerce - Member
- Independent SALT Alliance - Member
- Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Income Tax Treatise Committee - Member
- Japan America Society of Alabama, Board Member - Member
- National Association of Property Tax Attorneys - Member
- North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA), Advisory Board - Member
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
- Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association - Member
- Alabama Germany Partnership, Board Member - Member
- Alabama State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Business Alliance, Taxation and Finance Committee - Member
- Birmingham Tax Forum - Member
- Business Council of Alabama, Tax Committee - Member
- Council on State Taxation, Practitioner Member - Member
- Economic Development Association of Alabama - Member
- Economic Development Partnership of Alabama - Strategic Partner
- German American Chamber of Commerce - Member
- Independent SALT Alliance - Member
- Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Income Tax Treatise Committee - Member
- Japan America Society of Alabama, Board Member - Member
- National Association of Property Tax Attorneys - Member
- North Alabama Industrial Development Association (NAIDA), Advisory Board - Member
- The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1997
- The University of Alabama, B.S., graduated 1993
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Project Finance Law, Birmingham (2025)
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Birmingham (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Municipal Law
- Project Finance Law
- Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Economic Development Law
Special Focus:
- State and Local Tax
Awards:
- Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2011
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Other Court Admissions
- United States Tax Court
- United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
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