Groth & Associates

What Groth & Associates does

Groth & Associates is a privately-held, founder-owned multi-practice law firm headquartered in downtown Toledo, Ohio, founded in 2001 by Stevin J. Groth following his tenure as Assistant Lucas County Prosecutor. The firm employs six attorneys with over 100 years of combined legal experience and operates across 14 practice areas organized into two primary service lines: Personal Injury Law (encompassing car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, construction accident, dog bite, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation cases) and Criminal Defense (covering DUI, assault, drug defense, sex crimes, theft, felony, and misdemeanor charges). Secondary practice areas include Probate & Estates, Bankruptcy, and Family Law.

The firm generates revenue primarily through contingency fee arrangements on personal injury matters, where the firm receives a percentage of settlements or verdicts with no upfront cost to the client, and through traditional billing on criminal defense, family law, and probate engagements. Its technology footprint consists of a legal practice management and client communication platform featuring 24/7 phone availability, modern text-based client communication, a dedicated client satisfaction coordinator, and a contingency fee billing system; no proprietary AI, API, or technology products are offered. Distribution relies on direct-to-consumer engagement via office consultations, phone, and online contact forms, supported by location-targeted SEO across seven Northwest Ohio communities (Toledo, Bowling Green, Findlay, Maumee, Oregon, Perrysburg, Sylvania) and a blog covering legal guidance topics.

Customer acquisition emphasizes free case evaluations, 24/7 responsiveness, and demonstrated case results, with reported outcomes ranging from $295,000 to $1.5 million in personal injury matters. The firm markets through content marketing, community involvement (6-10 events annually), client testimonials, and organic social media presence. Multi-state attorney licensure spans Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Kansas, with admissions to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court. The firm has accumulated multiple recognitions including continuous ThreeBestRated Best Business awards (2022-2026), Super Lawyers, AV Preeminent, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers designations.

Name

Groth & Associates

Legal name

Groth & Associates

Website

https://grothlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groth & Associates is a privately-held, founder-owned multi-practice law firm in Toledo, Ohio serving individuals across Northwest Ohio with 6 attorneys in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, probate, and bankruptcy matters on contingency and traditional fee structures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Criminal defense law
• Car accident lawyer
• Wrongful death attorney
• Estate planning law

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Personal Injury: Contingency fee-based legal representation where the firm receives a percentage of settlements or verdicts. No upfront costs or out-of-pocket fees charged to clients. Only paid when the client receives compensation.
2. Legal Services - Criminal Defense: Traditional hourly or fixed-fee billing for criminal defense matters. Free initial consultations offered. Phone consultations and office visits available.
3. Legal Services - Family Law: Legal representation for family law matters including divorce, as referenced in client testimonials
4. Legal Services - Probate: Probate estate services helping families transfer assets after death, with Jim Perlman focusing on this practice area

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groth & Associates is a multi-practice law firm providing legal representation for individuals and families across Northwest Ohio. Its core services are Personal Injury Law (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and workers' compensation) and Criminal Defense (DUI, assault, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, felonies, and misdemeanors), supplemented by Probate & Estates, Bankruptcy, and Family Law. Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs; criminal defense and other matters are billed on hourly or fixed fees after a free consultation.

Product overview

Groth & Associates is a multi-practice law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services. The firm operates as a unified legal practice organized around two primary service lines: Personal Injury Law (encompassing car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and workers' compensation) and Criminal Defense (covering DUI, assault, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, felonies, and misdemeanors). Additional practice areas include Probate & Estates, Bankruptcy, and Family Law. The firm provides these services across Northwest Ohio with offices in Toledo and serves surrounding communities including Bowling Green, Findlay, Maumee, Oregon, Perrysburg, and Sylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Law Legal representation for victims of negligence-based accidents, covering traffic collisions, dog bites, and other personal injury claims, recovering compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and damages.
• Criminal Defense Legal representation for criminal charges from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including DUI, assault, drug crimes, theft, and sex crimes, provided through free initial consultation.
• Car Accident Law Legal advocacy for car accident victims to recover compensation for medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and other damages caused by negligent drivers.
• Truck Accident Law Legal services holding both negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable for injuries and losses from commercial truck accidents.
• Motorcycle Accident Law Legal representation for injured motorcyclists, addressing the unique challenges they face in pursuing personal injury claims.
• Pedestrian Accident Law Legal representation for pedestrians injured in vehicle collisions, typically involving catastrophic, life-changing injuries that warrant significant compensation.
• Wrongful Death Law Legal support for families seeking justice and financial recovery after losing a loved one due to negligence or misconduct.
• Dog Bite Law Legal assistance for dog bite victims to recover compensation from liable parties through homeowners insurance claims or lawsuits.
• Bicycle Accident Law Legal representation for cyclists injured in vehicle collisions.
• Medical Malpractice Law Legal representation for victims of medical negligence including misdiagnoses, surgical errors, and other healthcare provider failures.
• Workers' Compensation Law Legal assistance for employees injured on the job to obtain workers' compensation benefits.
• Construction Accident Law Legal services for injuries occurring on construction sites affecting workers, visitors, or bystanders.
• Probate & Estates Legal guidance for families transferring assets after a death, including wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Bankruptcy Law Legal assistance for consumer bankruptcy cases under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
• Family Law Legal representation in divorce, post-decree motions, and related family law matters as referenced in client testimonials.

Quantifiable outcome

• $295,000 to $600,000 case results in personal injury matters including car accidents, dog bites, and intersection accidents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Lawrence & Associates: Toledo/NW Ohio legal practice with comparable regional presence and general practice model. Directly comparable on geography and consumer-facing legal services in the same metropolitan market.
• Bressman Law Firm: Ohio-based personal injury firm serving Cincinnati and surrounding region. Comparable in contingency-fee PI practice and Ohio regional focus, though geographically distinct from Groth's NW Ohio base.
• The Maher Law Firm: Toledo/NW Ohio personal injury firm with overlapping service area and similar contingency-fee plaintiff representation model. Directly comparable on geography and core practice.

Direct peers

• Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault: Ohio-based personal injury and consumer protection firm with multi-office presence across the state. Comparable on PI contingency model, mass tort and personal injury practice mix, and Ohio regional client base.
• Rinehardt Law Firm: Ohio-based personal injury and insurance defense firm with multi-attorney structure. Comparable on plaintiff PI practice and Ohio regional service footprint.
• Koffel Brininger Nesbitt: Columbus, Ohio personal injury and workers' compensation firm with multi-attorney structure and contingency-fee billing. Directly comparable on practice area overlap (PI, workers' comp, car/truck accidents) and Ohio regional service model.
• The Donahey Law Firm: Columbus, Ohio plaintiff-side personal injury firm with similar contingency-fee structure and multi-attorney team. Comparable on practice mix, Ohio regional coverage, and consumer-facing PI representation.
• Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Dayton, Ohio-based personal injury and criminal defense firm with a multi-attorney team and contingency-fee model. Highly comparable to Groth & Associates in practice mix (PI, criminal defense, family law), Ohio regional focus, and contingency-based plaintiff representation.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. personal injury law firm with extensive Ohio presence and aggressive paid marketing. Broadly comparable in core PI contingency-fee practice but operates at vastly larger scale with national brand recognition.
• The Cochran Firm: National plaintiff-side personal injury firm with Ohio office and strong PI brand. Comparable in core PI practice and contingency model, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrothLawyers
• Xx.com/GrothAnd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groth-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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