Business Details
26 Years
experience
Civil Defense Litigation Services in Chandler
Grasso Law Firm has provided civil liability defense services since 2000, serving clients across Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. Our team of exceptional trial attorneys prepares every case as if it will proceed to trial, ensuring favorable resolutions through thorough preparation and strategic negotiation. With a focus on meticulous preparation, extensive experience, and deep knowledge of Arizona law, we represent individuals, governmental entities, and private businesses including assisted living facilities, charter schools, and health clubs. Our firm maintains an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has earned recognition in U.S.News Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. We prioritize client communication, maintaining transparency throughout litigation while delivering cost-effective solutions. Our attorneys' collective expertise spans insurance defense, municipal liability, professional liability, and complex litigation matters. Through strategic case management, we limit unnecessary discovery and focus on achieving clients' long-term objectives. Our size allows agile representation without the bureaucracy of larger firms, while maintaining a reputation for excellence among clients, colleagues, and judges statewide.
Services
Insurance Defense
Government Liability
Professional Liability
Personal Injury Litigation
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Litigation
Construction Litigation
Appellate Matters
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of civil defense litigation experience in Arizona
- Our firm maintains an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- We prepare every case as if it will proceed to trial
- Our attorneys are recognized in Arizona Super Lawyers listings
- We provide personalized representation without large firm bureaucracy
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- AV-Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell)
Services
Insurance Defense
Our insurance defense practice handles complex claims for insurers and self-insured entities. We specialize in policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and claims litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing insurance companies in bad faith claims and coverage determinations.
Government Liability
We defend governmental and quasi-governmental entities in civil rights claims, employment disputes, and tort litigation. Our practice includes representing municipalities in constitutional violation claims and public entity liability cases. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by government agencies in litigation.
Professional Liability
Our professional liability practice protects licensed professionals and businesses in malpractice claims. We represent healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals in disciplinary actions and civil litigation. Our attorneys combine technical expertise with courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes.
Personal Injury Litigation
We defend clients in personal injury claims including premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death cases. Our approach focuses on early case assessment and strategic discovery to minimize exposure. We handle high-stakes personal injury litigation for insurance companies and business clients.
Appellate Matters
Our appellate practice handles complex legal issues across all practice areas. We prepare appellate briefs, handle oral arguments, and provide trial court support with appealable issues in mind. Our attorneys have successfully argued cases before Arizona appellate courts.
People
Robert Grasso Jr.
Founding Partner
Founding partner with 25+ years of civil defense litigation experience. Former large firm attorney who established Grasso Law Firm in 2000. Specializes in trial strategy and complex litigation matters.
Robert Lydford
Administrative Partner
Administrative partner with 14 years of experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases. Oversees firm operations and manages complex litigation matters for insurance clients.
Nathan Metzger
Senior Partner
Senior partner with nearly 30 years of trial experience. Focuses on heavy civil litigation defense and has handled numerous high-profile cases throughout Arizona's court systems.
Pari K. Scroggin
Senior Partner
Senior partner with 30+ years of experience in commercial, employment, and civil rights litigation. Provides strategic counsel to businesses and governmental entities in complex legal disputes.
Cody Crosier
Partner
Partner specializing in commercial litigation and insurance defense. Brings extensive experience in real estate matters and complex litigation strategy to the firm's practice areas.
Questions
What areas of law does Grasso Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in civil defense litigation including insurance defense, government and municipal liability, professional liability, personal injury litigation, civil rights, employment litigation, construction litigation, and appellate matters.
How long has Grasso Law Firm been in business?
Our firm was founded in 2000 and has maintained an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since inception, serving Arizona clients for over two decades.
What makes Grasso Law Firm different from other law firms?
We combine AV-Preeminent-rated expertise with personalized representation, preparing every case for trial while maintaining cost-effectiveness through our agile, boutique-firm structure.
Do you handle cases outside Maricopa County?
While based in Chandler, we represent clients throughout Arizona, handling complex litigation matters across the entire state.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent individuals, governmental entities, insurance companies, and private businesses including assisted living facilities, charter schools, and health clubs in civil litigation matters.
How does your firm approach case preparation?
We prepare every case as if it will proceed to trial, ensuring thorough preparation that allows us to achieve favorable settlements while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy.
