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Greines Martin Stein & Richland (GMSR), a boutique law firm focused on appeals, writs and trial court consulting, is pleased to announce that Gary Wax and David Hackett were once again named among the Super Lawyers Rising Stars. This is the fifth consecutive year for Gary and third consecutive year for David to receive this award. The annual Super Lawyers recognition process includes peer nominations, individual assessment of each nominee, and a peer evaluation by a panel.

Gary Wax represents a variety of clients in civil appeals and in writ proceedings. He regularly advises trial counsel on drafting jury instructions and making and opposing post-trial motions. As a former entertainment industry executive, Gary notes, “I use my appreciation for effective storytelling to deliver persuasive briefs and arguments for clients seeking to uphold or reverse their trial court judgments in California state or federal appellate courts.”

David Hackett’s practice embraces appeals, writ petitions, and dispositive pre-trial and post-trial motions on a variety of topics. His clients have included public entities, educational institutions, banks, and hospitals, among others. He is currently a Board Member of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library.