Janelle Covington is a partner at GRSM whose practice emphasizes commercial litigation, business disputes, insurance coverage, professional liability, personal injury, and complex civil litigation. She represents businesses, insurers, healthcare organizations, transportation network companies, and other corporate clients in high-exposure disputes involving contracts, business torts, professional negligence, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and other complex civil claims. Janelle develops practical, business-focused litigation strategies that help clients manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect their long-term interests.
Admissions
- California
Education
- J.D., with great distinction, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2015
- Order of the Coif
- Certificate in Appellate Advocacy
- Dean’s Honor List and Scholarship
- Academic Achievement Scholarship
- McGeorge Elder Law and Health Clinic, Certified Student Attorney
- Second Place Overall, Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Competition
- Top Ten Best Oralist, Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Competition
- Semifinalist, New York Nationals Moot Court Competition
- Best Cross Examination Award, McGeorge Honors Mock Trial Team
- B.S., Journalism, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2011
- Minor in Psychology
- Dean’s Honor List
- President’s Honor List
Externships
- Honorable Ronald B. Robie, Justice, California Court of Appeal, Third District