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John Foster focuses his practice on civil disputes and legal matters involving construction, commercial contracts, transportation, products liability, premises liability, property loss, and insurance-related matters. He has experience assisting businesses, insurers, contractors, and other clients through matters from initial investigation through resolution, with an emphasis on practical problem-solving, thoughtful legal analysis, and clear communication.

Prior to joining GRSM, John practiced at a litigation defense firm, where he handled a wide variety of general liability matters. Earlier in his career, he interned with in-house legal departments and outside counsel on corporate, regulatory, NIL, environmental, and business matters. He enjoys analyzing complex issues, organizing information, collaborating with clients and experts, and developing practical solutions to challenging problems.

While in law school, John served as Chief Justice of the Moot Court Executive Board and competed twice in the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition. He also served as a legal assistant to Professor Stevie Swanson, assisting with research concerning John Shaming and jurisdictional differences in the treatment of human trafficking victims.