GMSR represents insurers, hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers in the full range of claims facing them. Issues that GMSR’s appellate lawyers have successfully handled on appeal include claims of malpractice, elder abuse, termination of physician staff privileges, and healthcare service plan regulation.
GMSR’s client Janna Feliciano and musician Jose Feliciano divorced in 1978. Their community property included royalty rights for dozens of Janna’s and Jose’s compositions and Jose’s recordings, including still-popular original works such as Feliz Navidad and covers of other songs such as Light My Fire.
The plaintiff sought reversal of a defense verdict in medical malpractice suit. He faulted the trial court for failing to investigate allegations of juror misconduct midway through trial and for denying his motion to augment his expert’s declaration. He also challenged a ruling that sustained
The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against GMSR’s client, the Regents of the University of California. After the Regents moved for summary judgment, the plaintiff sought two continuances for filing her opposition. The trial court granted her initial request, but denied the second and
Action by fertility patients for unconsented use of genetic material
MICRA governs claims for non-economic damages from registered but unlicensed health care providers
Medical malpractice: informed consent
Defendants moved for summary judgment on a medical malpractice claim. Plaintiff filed his opposition more than a week late, asking the trial court to excuse the lateness because of an unspecified calendaring error by his counsel’s office. The trial court denied the request and granted
Whether medical student is a “health care provider” for purposes of the MICRA statute of limitations
Right to privacy in patient medical records (writ)
Medical malpractice/foreign object – res ipsa, captain of the ship, non-delegable duty
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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