Carla J. Grabarek

Carla J. Grabarek

Construction Law
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About Carla

Carla’s practice includes a wide variety of practice areas, including personal injury, liquor liability, premises liability, construction, transportation, commercial litigation, general liability, and employment litigation. Prior to joining Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Carla worked for a nationwide insurance defense firm and handled matters for a wide variety of clients, from large tech companies to local sole proprietorships, and then handled plaintiff-side work for two smaller firms. With extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Carla has unique insight into the motivations and strategies both sides bring to the table in litigation.

Carla’s practice includes a wide variety of practice areas, including personal injury, liquor liability, premises liability, construction, transportation, commercial litigation, general liability, and employment litigation. Prior to joining Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Carla worked for a nationwide insurance defense firm and handled matters for a wide variety of clients, from large tech companies to local sole proprietorships, and then handled plaintiff-side work for two smaller firms. With extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Carla has unique insight into the motivations and strategies both sides bring to the table in litigation.

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 04, 2026

Always Available and Kept Me Informed Throughout

I hired Carla for a construction defect case involving my small business, and what stood out most was her exceptional communication. She responded to emails within hours, even on weekends, and explain...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Deep Construction Law Knowledge Saved Our Project

As a contractor facing a lien dispute, I needed someone with real expertise in construction law. Carla's knowledge was immediately apparent—she cited relevant statutes and case precedents off the top...

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a Substantial Settlement After a Workplace Injury

After a serious injury on a construction site, I was worried about medical bills and lost wages. Carla took my personal injury case and negotiated tirelessly with the insurance company. She secured a...

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Difficult Employment Dispute

Facing wrongful termination was emotionally draining, but Carla's compassion made all the difference. She listened patiently to my story, validated my feelings, and offered clear legal advice without...

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Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Utmost Professionalism in a High-Stakes Commercial Case

Our tech company needed representation for a commercial litigation matter, and Carla's professionalism was outstanding. From her polished courtroom demeanor to her meticulous document preparation, she...