Gigi Grasska

Gigi Grasska didn’t always see herself becoming a lawyer. In fact, most people didn’t. Described as the quiet one growing up — reserved, a peacemaker — she was frequently told by others, including mentors and even her own mother, that she lacked the cutthroat edge required for a legal career. But during a business law class at Pepperdine, a professor recognized something different: an instinctive legal mind, strong in written argument and subtle logic. That moment shifted everything.

Now based in Los Angeles, Grasska has carved out a place for herself in personal injury law by rejecting the flashier, billboard-driven approach common in the city. Instead, she emphasizes transparency, trust, and empathy. She makes herself personally accessible to every client — her direct cell number isn’t guarded. “My clients are my priority,” she says. “They want to know there’s a real person behind their case.”

She’s especially drawn to the stories others have dismissed. Early in her career, she took on a case for her mother that more seasoned attorneys advised her to drop. She trusted her instincts, and ultimately secured a strong settlement without litigation. That win shaped her. Today, many of her clients come to her after being turned away by multiple firms. She listens, reevaluates, and often takes on the fight.

Grasska also attributes her resilience and work ethic to her upbringing. Raised in a family that embraced extreme sports and challenge — dirt biking, surfing, spearfishing — she sees trial work through a similar lens: a space where adrenaline, preparation, and calm under pressure matter. That mindset was tested in 2025, when she and her family stayed behind to fight the devastating Palisades fire, risking their lives to save their home and over 20 others. What followed was a new kind of battle — against the insurance companies — and it left her with a deeper empathy for her clients, many of whom feel overwhelmed, unheard, and uncertain.

“I just want to be that safe space for my clients and actually follow through on the promise of being there and being somebody they can trust,” she says. Her legal practice is deeply personal. It’s driven not just by justice, but by a profound commitment to be there — for real.