
Guy Robert Gruppie, Education Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Education, General, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior PartneratMurchison & Cumming, LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing education in Los Angeles since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Guy Robert Gruppie is a senior partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Guy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murchison & Cumming, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Education · General · Litigation
- Handles Education, General, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Guy Robert Gruppie: Guy Robert Gruppie is a senior partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Guy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murchison & Cumming, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Guy takes on
Guy concentrates on education, general, litigation, product liability, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Guy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Education
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business
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Education cases in Los Angeles, California
Guy takes education matters in Los Angeles, 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 Guy agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Guy takes general matters in Los Angeles, 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 Guy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Guy takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, 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 Guy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California
Guy takes product liability matters in Los Angeles, 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 Guy agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Guy takes business matters in Los Angeles, 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 Guy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Guy Robert Gruppie — education lawyer in Los Angeles
Guy Robert Gruppie is a senior partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Education, General, and Litigation. Guy has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Murchison & Cumming, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Guy Robert Gruppie is a lawyer practicing hospitality, co-chair, vertical transportation and 6 other areas of law. Guy received a degree from University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Guy practices at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location.
How Guy handles education matters
Guy Robert Gruppie is a lawyer practicing hospitality, co-chair, vertical transportation and 6 other areas of law. Guy received a degree from University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Guy practices at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location.
Who Guy represents
Guy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, general, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California J.D. 1991 American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy
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University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Guy's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1991 · ACTIVE
California
1991 · ACTIVE
Guy studied at — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California J.D. 1991 American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy and B.A. in University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
Law school and academic background
Guy completed — in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California J.D. 1991 American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy and B.A. in University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Guy runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Guy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Guy Robert Gruppie's office in Los Angeles
Guy's primary office is at 801 South Grand Avenue, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Murchison & Cumming, LLP
801 South Grand Avenue, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Client reviews of Guy Robert Gruppie — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Guy. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing education attorneys in Los Angeles.
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How to hire Guy Robert Gruppie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Guy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Guy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Guy'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; Guy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a education attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many education 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 Guy
Guy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every education 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. Guy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Guy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Guy Robert Gruppie
How much does it cost to hire Guy for a education case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Guy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Guy offer a free consultation?
Guy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Guy's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Guy's current terms during booking.
How long do education cases in California typically take?
Simple education 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. Guy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Guy take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Guy 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 — Guy 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 Guy?
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. Guy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Guy accepting new education clients right now?
Guy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Education attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Guy handles education matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified education attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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