Atty. Jeffery W. Grass

Atty. Jeffery W. Grass

Mr. Grass began his legal career as the personal legal assistant to Kenneth C.

Ontario Ontario 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffery W. Grass at a glance

Jeffery W. Grass is a Managing Partner based in Ontario, California, practicing at Davis, Grass, Goldstein & Finlay. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983), Washington (Inactive) (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Western Washington University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Ontario, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Grass began his legal career as the personal legal assistant to Kenneth C. Tyler, Vice Chairman of the Board and General Counsel of Farmer's Insurance, at the time
  • Following Mr. Tyler's retirement, Mr. Grass redirected his practice towards litigation and has been representing healthcare providers since 1984
  • Mr. Grass has had 90 jury trials and has obtained defense verdicts in catastrophic injury cases, including birth injury - with exposure in the millions of dollars
  • cases alleging elder abuse, patient dumping, wrongful death, wrongful birth and allegations of punitive damages
  • Mr. Grass has successfully defended allegations of wrongful employee discharge, and has obtained verdicts in both civil prosecution and criminal trials
  • In addition to having represented at trial numerous physicians, Mr. Grass has represented nearly a dozen different hospitals in trial
  • Mr. Grass regularly represents physicians before the California Medical Board and in administrative proceedings

Author

  • "The Penal Dimensions of Punitive Damages," 12 Hastings Con
  • Law Quarterly 241 (1985)
  • "Drunk Driving Murder and People v

Watson

  • Can Malice Be Implied?" 14 S.W Law Rev. 477 (1984); "When Drunken Drivers Kill," L.A
  • Daily Journal, 3-17-88

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffery W. Grass's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffery W. Grass handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jeffery W. Grass is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ontario are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffery W. Grass

Where is Jeffery W. Grass's law office located?
Jeffery W. Grass's law practice is located in Ontario, California. The firm is Davis, Grass, Goldstein & Finlay. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffery W. Grass handle?
Jeffery W. Grass focuses on medical malpractice, employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jeffery W. Grass practiced law?
Jeffery W. Grass has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Jeffery W. Grass go to law school?
Jeffery W. Grass earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Jeffery W. Grass for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffery W. Grass received?
Jeffery W. Grass's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Western Washington University
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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