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Grant P. Fondo, Business Attorney in Redwood City, California

focused on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation

Redwood City, CA

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Grant P. Fondo is an attorney based in Redwood City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.

Based in
Redwood City, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Business · Criminal Defense · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation matters from Redwood City, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Grant P. Fondo: Grant P. Fondo is an attorney based in Redwood City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Grant P. Fondo

Grant concentrates on business, criminal defense, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Grant handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Redwood City, California

Grant takes business matters in Redwood City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Redwood City, California

Grant takes criminal defense matters in Redwood City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Redwood City, California

Grant takes litigation matters in Redwood City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Redwood City, California

Grant takes white collar matters in Redwood City, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Grant agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Grant P. Fondo — Attorney of California business experience

Grant P. Fondo is an attorney based in Redwood City, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.

Grant Fondo, an experienced federal prosecutor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, is head of the Litigation Department for Goodwin’s California offices, founder and Co-Chair of its Digital Currency & Blockchain Technology practice, Co-chair of the firm’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act + Investigations for Technology group, and a partner in the firm's Securities Litigation & White Collar Defense group, and in its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. He represents technology, Fintech, blockchain, digital currency, private equity, venture capital, and individual clients in a wide range of regulatory and contested matters.

Mr. Fondo has significant experience conducting trials and arbitrations, as well as representing clients before governmental agencies. He focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, blockchain and digital currency, securities and class action litigation, federal and state regulatory matters including before the DOJ, SEC, FTC, State Attorneys General, District Attorneys, and FinCEN, cybersecurity and privacy matters, internal investigations, and commercial disputes, and often advises boards on a variety of matters.

Mr. Fondo is recognized by Chambers USA for his White Collar Defense practice and ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers FinTech for his blockchain and cryptocurrency work, recommended by The Legal 500 U.S. for Financial Services Litigation, White Collar Defense, and Fintech, by U.S. News Best Lawyers for his White Collar Defense work, and by Benchmark Litigation as a “Future Star” litigator. He has been selected as a Top White Collar Lawyer by Daily Journal for the second consecutive year, by The American Lawyer as “Litigator of the Week” for successful defense at trial of former J.P. Morgan Securities LLC analyst Ashish Aggarwal on 30 counts of criminal conspiracy, insider trading and wire fraud charges, and has been recognized as a National Law Journal Trailblazer in both White Collar and Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Fintech. Mr. Fondo is also a member of the Government of Bermuda's Global Fintech Advisory Board, relating to blockchain technology, and a member of the Crypto Valley Association in Switzerland.

Working with Grant on a business matter

Grant Fondo, an experienced federal prosecutor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, is head of the Litigation Department for Goodwin’s California offices, founder and Co-Chair of its Digital Currency & Blockchain Technology practice, Co-chair of the firm’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act + Investigations for Technology group, and a partner in the firm's…

Who Grant represents

Grant reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, criminal defense, and litigation matters in Redwood City and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Grant P. Fondo's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Virginia

    J.D. · 1993

  • University of Vermont

    B.A. · 1990

Jurisdictions

Grant's state bar admissions

  • California, Admitted

    ACTIVE

Grant studied at J.D. in University of Virginia and B.A. in University of Vermont.

Law school and academic background

Grant completed J.D. in University of Virginia and B.A. in University of Vermont. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Grant runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Grant P. Fondo

Grant has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice (2026).

Locations

Grant P. Fondo's office in Redwood City

Grant's primary office is at 601 Marshall Street, Redwood City, California, 94063. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

601 Marshall Street

Redwood City, California 94063

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Hiring guide

How to hire Grant P. Fondo — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Grant usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Grant charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grant's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Grant will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Redwood City, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Grant

Grant discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Grant confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Grant's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Grant P. Fondo

  • How much does it cost to hire Grant for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Grant walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Grant offer a free consultation?

    Grant charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Grant's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Grant's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Grant gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Grant take my case if I'm outside Redwood City?

    Grant is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Grant will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Grant?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Grant will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Grant accepting new business clients right now?

    Grant's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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