GMSR has helped shape constitutional law, handling cutting-edge cases involving privacy, searches and seizures, due process, and the First Amendment. In addition to extensive experience in the federal circuit courts, GMSR has also appeared repeatedly in the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years.
Claims based on interference with an inter vivos trust do not fall within the “probate” exception to federal jurisdiction
Injunctive relief regarding removal of billboards; application of res judicata
Sufficiency of contact between foreign party and California resident to support exercise of jurisdiction
Writ challenge regarding production of privileged lawyer-client emails and electronic databases containing constitutionally protected employee information
Media access to court file
Scope of United States’ foreign affairs power and supremacy clause in context of claims arising from Japanese slave labor practices during World War II
$40 million punitive damages award reversed because trial court improperly usurped jury’s role in determining facts regarding managing agent’s ratification of tortious conduct
Reversal of $59.8 million default judgment based on terminating discovery sanctions in insurance bad faith case
Prisoner’s action for violation of Privacy Act based on his reclassification as “special offender”
Unconstitutional injunction restricting First Amendment rights
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.
Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.
GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.
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.
GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.
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.
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