Administrative Law

Representing public entities has been always been one of GMSR’s core practice areas. As a result, GMSR’s appellate lawyers have extensive experience in handling appeals that follow administrative decisions, as well as in disposing of suits brought by plaintiffs who failed to follow the available administrative procedures. GMSR has also been on the other side of the table, successfully representing private entities challenging administrative decisions in the Court of Appeal.

May 18, 2004 Robin Meadow Related Cases

Weinberg v. Cedar- Sinai Medical Center (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 1098

Standard of review to be applied when hospital’s governing body reviews peer reviews staff privileges determination

Dec 18, 2001 Robin Meadow Related Cases

Trancas Property Owners Ass’n v. California Coastal Com’n (Dec. 18, 2001, B142315) 2001 WL 1634406 [nonpublished opinion]

Conditions under which coastal development permit expires

Nov 30, 2001 Timothy T. Coates Related Cases

Desert Healthcare Dist. v. PacifiCare FHP, Inc. (2001) 94 Cal.App.4th 781

Responsibility of healthcare services plan for payment of claims to third-party physicians under the Knox-Keene Act

May 21, 1998 Edward L. Xanders (Ted) Related Cases

DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles (1998) 64 Cal.App.4th 75

Mandamus proceeding as proper remedy to recover lost future wages by unsuccessful applicant on civil service exam

Apr 04, 1996 Related Cases

McGill v. Regents of University of California (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1776

Scope of judicial review for academic tenure decisions

Mar 29, 1984 Related Cases

Karlin v. Zalta (1984) 154 Cal.App.3d 953

Exhaustion of administrative remedies

Who We Serve

PUBLIC ENTITIES

Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.

INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

TRIAL COUNSEL

The firm’s lawyers are team players, collaborating with trial counsel at any level from legal strategy to writing or editing trial court motions and appellate briefs.

INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.

COMMUNITY PRO BONO

As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.