Our Team
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The Griffing Group Experts
The Griffing Group is led by seasoned experts committed to excellence and objectivity in valuation analysis, expert testimony, and strategy consulting services. Our leaders have provided consulting services to Fortune 100 companies and testified in landmark cases in high-profile venues including the Delaware Court of Chancery and U.S. federal courts.
With an average of more than 20 years of experience per professional, we possess deep technical expertise across a range of industries and specialties. We continually support the valuation and consulting professions with regular thought leadership contributions in academic journals, textbooks, teaching, and mentorship.
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David G. Clarke, ASA
M&A/Shareholder Litigation, Transaction Opinions
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Daniel R. Van Vleet, ASA
M&A/Shareholder Litigation, Tax Reporting & Disputes
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William Jeffers, CFA
M&A/Shareholder Litigation, Transaction Opinions
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Joseph Thompson, CFA, ASA
M&A/Shareholder Litigation, Securities Litigation
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Edward T. Schroeder, CPA/CFF, CVA, MAFF
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William P. McInerney, ASA
Tax Reporting & Disputes, ESOP Disputes
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David J. Neuzil, CFA, ASA
M&A/Shareholder Litigation, ESOP Disputes
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Elise Scoles
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Michael Book
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Samuel Pecenka
Average years of experience
per Griffing Group professional
Advanced business valuation textbooks
to which our experts were contributing authors
Expert
presentations
to domestic and international organizations and academic institutions
Qualifications & Credentials
Our deep technical expertise is supported by numerous thought leadership contributions to leading valuation and economic journals and associations, advanced degrees from leading educational institutions, and professional credentials.
AICPA
American Society of Appraisers
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
CFA Institute
Institute of Certified Management Accountants
New York University
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
University of Notre Dame
Our Team Approach
The Griffing Group professionals approach every engagement with a commitment to high-quality work, transparency, and collaboration.
Every client receives personal, focused attention. Projects are led by one or more senior staff through each phase of the engagement. We create close and consultative partnerships with our clients to understand their objectives and provide the robust analyses they need.
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Griffing Group Insights
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Delaware Court of Chancery Midyear 2024: Valuation Case Summaries
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David Clarke Co-Authors Chapters in "Valuing a Business"
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