Atty. Carl James Grassi

Atty. Carl James Grassi

Carl James Grassi is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, esop transactions, tax and benefits and 5 other areas of law. Carl received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Carl James Grassi at a glance

Carl James Grassi is a Firm Chairman based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1984) and John Carroll University (B.S.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Membership •American Bar Association •Federal Bar Association •International Lawyers Network •Life fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carl James Grassi is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, esop transactions, tax and benefits and 5 other areas of law
  • Carl received a B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Carl practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Carl James Grassi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl James Grassi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Carl James Grassi is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Carl James Grassi is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Carl James Grassi is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carl James Grassi

Where is Carl James Grassi's law office located?
Carl James Grassi's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl James Grassi handle?
Carl James Grassi focuses on formation, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Carl James Grassi practiced law?
Carl James Grassi has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Carl James Grassi go to law school?
Carl James Grassi earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Carl James Grassi for a consultation?
You can contact Carl James Grassi directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carl James Grassi received?
Carl James Grassi's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1984
B.S.B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984

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