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Caitlin Grimmer, Litigation Attorney in Mclean, Virginia

Over 11 years of legal practice

AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Mclean, VA

Practicing litigation in Mclean since 2015.

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Caitlin Grimmer is an associate based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Litigation. Caitlin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

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McLean, VA
Experience
over 11 years
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Litigation
  • Handles Litigation matters from McLean, VA.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Caitlin Grimmer: Caitlin Grimmer is an associate based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Litigation. Caitlin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Caitlin Grimmer

Caitlin concentrates on litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Caitlin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Litigation cases in Mclean, Virginia

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

Biography

About Caitlin Grimmer — Over 11 years of Virginia litigation experience

Caitlin Grimmer is an associate based in McLean, VA. The practice focuses on Litigation. Caitlin has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Caitlin Grimmer is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Northern Virginia office and draws from her experience serving as a judicial law clerk to four federal judges. While working at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, she drafted legal memoranda, orders, and opinions; conducted legal research across a diverse range of civil and criminal matters at the international, federal, and state level; aided in preparation for oral argument; and assisted with criminal and civil hearings and trials. Prior to joining the federal judiciary, she taught transnational legal research and writing, contract drafting, and trial court motions practice at the Peking University School of Transnational Law in Shenzhen and served as a coach for the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition in Beijing.

Experience

Previous Experience

• Staff Counsel, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2017-2019

Teaching Experience

• C.V. Starr Lecturer of Law, Peking University School of Transnational Law, Shenzhen, China, 2016-2017

Recognition & Leadership

Professional & Community Involvement

• Tenth Circuit Historical Society, August 2024-Present

Judicial Clerkships

• Hon. Richard E.N. Federico, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 2024-2025

• Hon. Gordon P. Gallagher, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 2023-2024

• Hon. Charlotte N. Sweeney, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 2022-2023

• Hon. Marcia S. Krieger and the Hon. Gordon P. Gallagher, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 2019-2022

Working with Caitlin on a litigation matter

Caitlin Grimmer is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Northern Virginia office and draws from her experience serving as a judicial law clerk to four federal judges. While working at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, she drafted legal memoranda, orders,…

Who Caitlin represents

Caitlin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for litigation matters in Mclean and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Caitlin Grimmer's legal education and bar admissions

  • The George Washington University Law School J.D. Senior Articles Editor, Public Contract Law Journal

  • University of Cambridge M.Phil. with Distinction; Editor, Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law University of Nevada, Reno B.A. summa cum laude

Jurisdictions

Caitlin's state bar admissions

  • Virginia

    2015 · ACTIVE

Caitlin studied at — in The George Washington University Law School J.D. Senior Articles Editor, Public Contract Law Journal and — in University of Cambridge M.Phil. with Distinction; Editor, Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law University of Nevada, Reno B.A. summa cum laude.

Law school and academic background

Caitlin completed — in The George Washington University Law School J.D. Senior Articles Editor, Public Contract Law Journal and — in University of Cambridge M.Phil. with Distinction; Editor, Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law University of Nevada, Reno B.A. summa cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Caitlin runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Caitlin Grimmer's office in McLean

Caitlin's primary office is at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1000, McLean, VA, 22102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1000

McLean, VA 22102

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Hiring guide

How to hire Caitlin Grimmer — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Caitlin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Caitlin'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; Caitlin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a litigation attorney in Mclean, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many litigation 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 Caitlin

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every litigation 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. Caitlin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Caitlin Grimmer

  • How much does it cost to hire Caitlin for a litigation case?

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

  • Does Caitlin offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do litigation cases in Virginia typically take?

    Simple litigation 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. Caitlin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Caitlin take my case if I'm outside Mclean?

    Caitlin is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Caitlin 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 Caitlin?

    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. Caitlin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Caitlin accepting new litigation clients right now?

    Caitlin'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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