GMSR has a long history of representing insurance carriers on a wide range of issues, including first- and third-party coverage, excess insurance, contribution and allocation claims, as well as bad faith liability issues, such as Brandt fee questions and punitive damages. GMSR’s appellate lawyers regularly use this experience to assist clients in all facets of the appellate process. The firm also counsels both carriers and policyholders regarding their potential liabilities and rights.
California Insurance Law and Regulation Reporter, May 1999
Insurance coverage suit concerning interpretation of terms in liability policy
Duty to defend insureds in trademark cancellation proceedings in which damages could not be awarded
Amicus brief explaining how title insurance works in unfair competition case involving title insurers
Policyholder’s unilateral settlement does not trigger duty to provide independent counsel
Proper standards of review of punitive damage awards, bad faith insurance litigation (amicus curiae brief)
Whether summary judgment for insurer in bad faith action was “favorable termination” for subsequent malicious prosecution action
Proper bases for lis pendens; elements of fraudulent conveyance claim; negligence of title insurer
Insurer’s failure to provide defense in wrongful termination suit as ground to set aside default judgments
Interpretation of “advertising injury” coverage under general liability insurance policy (amicus curiae brief)
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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