John Craig is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher where he is a member of the Tax Controversy and Litigation Practice Group.
His practice focuses on federal tax controversies. John has assisted clients during the pre-litigation stages of federal tax disputes from examinations to protests before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, represented clients in docketed cases covering transfer-pricing disputes and a variety of international and employment tax issues, and maintains an active pro bono practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, he was an associate in the tax group of another law firm in Washington, D.C. and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Maurice B. Foley of the United States Tax Court.
Most recently, John was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© as “Ones to Watch” for 2023, 2024, and 2025 (Tax Law).
He received his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his Bachelor of Science from Tulane University.
Capabilities
Credentials
Education:
- Georgetown University - 2015 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Georgetown University - 2011 Juris Doctor
- Tulane University - 2008 Bachelor of Science
Admissions:
- District of Columbia Bar
- Pennsylvania Bar
Clerkships:
- US Tax Court, Hon. Maurice B. Foley, 2015 - 2016