Grant A. Winter

Grant A. Winter, Appellate Attorney in Sacramento, California

Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment

Managing AttorneyatMastagni Holstedt, APC

Sacramento, CA

Practicing appellate in Sacramento since 2009.

17+
Years practicing
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Grant A. Winter is a managing attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Grant has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC.

Based in
Sacramento, CA
Experience
over 17 years
Known for
Appellate · Civil Rights · Employment
  • Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Sacramento, CA.
  • Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Grant A. Winter: Grant A. Winter is a managing attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Grant has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Grant takes on

Grant concentrates on appellate, civil rights, employment, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Grant handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Sacramento, California

Grant takes appellate matters in Sacramento, 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.

Civil Rights cases in Sacramento, California

Grant takes civil rights matters in Sacramento, 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.

Employment cases in Sacramento, California

Grant takes employment matters in Sacramento, 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.

Personal Injury cases in Sacramento, California

Grant takes personal injury matters in Sacramento, 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

Meet Grant A. Winter — appellate lawyer in Sacramento

Grant A. Winter is a managing attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Grant has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC.

Grant Winter serves as the Managing Attorney of Mastagni Holstedt’s Civil Litigation Department, focusing on personal injury, civil rights, employment, labor law, and appellate practice. Experienced as a PORAC Legal Defense Fund panel attorney, Grant is admitted to all U.S. District Courts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He primarily defends law enforcement officers against civil rights claims in their individual capacities. As a POST certified instructor, Grant has conducted specific training, particularly concerning 42 U.S. Code § 1983 claims. Prior to his current position, he navigated a wide spectrum of civil litigation, including employment disputes, contract issues, real estate matters, and personal injury cases, successfully representing both plaintiffs and defendants. His broad skill set ensures robust advocacy across various legal challenges.

Grant's approach to appellate cases

Grant Winter serves as the Managing Attorney of Mastagni Holstedt’s Civil Litigation Department, focusing on personal injury, civil rights, employment, labor law, and appellate practice. Experienced as a PORAC Legal Defense Fund panel attorney, Grant is admitted to all U.S. District Courts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He primarily defends law enforcement officers against…

The kind of cases Grant takes

Grant reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and employment matters in Sacramento and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California

    J.D. · 2007

  • Colgate University, Hamilton, New York

    B.A. · 2004

Jurisdictions

Grant's state bar admissions

  • California

    2009 · ACTIVE

Grant studied at J.D. in McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California and B.A. in Colgate University, Hamilton, New York.

Law school and academic background

Grant completed J.D. in McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California and B.A. in Colgate University, Hamilton, New York. 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.

Locations

Grant A. Winter's office in Sacramento

Grant's primary office is at 1912 I Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Mastagni Holstedt, APC

1912 I Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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Hiring guide

How to hire Grant A. Winter — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate 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 appellate attorney in Sacramento, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate 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 appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Grant A. Winter

  • How much does it cost to hire Grant for a appellate 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 appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Grant's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

    Simple appellate 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 Sacramento?

    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 appellate 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

Appellate attorneys serving Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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