News & Publications

Our team is at the forefront as the law develops—publishing, presenting, and receiving recognitions for our contributions. Read up on recent firm news here.

Please Join Us At ASCDC’s 64th Annual Seminar

GMSR is honored to sponsor the 64th Annual ASCDC Seminar and invites you to attend the event’s must-see presentation: “Year in Review.”  Please join David E. Hackett and Jeff Gurrola on Thursday, March 27, at 8:00 AM as they break down the past year’s most

GMSR files pro bono Ninth Circuit amicus brief on behalf of veteran groups

In 2024, a California district court judge found that the current lack of housing increases the risk that veterans will fall into homelessness, so it ordered the Veteran’s Administration (VA) to build more housing at the West Los Angeles VA grounds.  After the VA appealed

10 GMSR Lawyers Named 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers; 4 Named Rising Stars

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, has recognized ten of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2025: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Tim Coates,

Jan 10, 2025 Laurie J. Hepler
Appellate Success in California

“Appellate Success in California” — A monthly dose of quick, practical appellate tips.  Read the latest here.

GMSR’s co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman makes 4th appearance in California Supreme Court in last 13 months

On January 7, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, appeared for oral argument in the California Supreme Court on behalf of the plaintiff in Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, which poses the following issue:  Do Code of Civil Procedure section 998’s cost-shifting provisions apply if the

Better Safe Than Sorry: When To Challenge A Good Faith Settlement Determination

California appellate courts are split on whether a writ petition is the exclusive means to challenge a good faith settlement determination under Code of Civil Procedure section 877.6 or whether litigants can raise the issue on appeal from the final judgment.  In a new article

Dec 31, 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GMSR

We are deeply grateful to you, our clients, for trusting us with your most critical matters.  Your confidence in us drives our continued success. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to trial counsel for their invaluable collaboration, and to opposing counsel for keeping us on

Dec 01, 2024 Laurie J. Hepler
Laurie Hepler – Contributing Editor, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (The Rutter Group)

In 2019, Laurie Hepler became Contributing Editor for the leading appellate treatise in California, Civil Appeals & Writs, published by The Rutter Group. Civil Appeals and Writs helps both litigators and appellate specialists represent clients in civil appeals and writs in California state courts. This

Nov 19, 2024 Kylie Reynolds
GMSR Welcomes Kylie Reynolds To The Team

GMSR is excited to announce that Kylie Reynolds has joined the team!  Kylie comes to GMSR from a large, international law firm, where she represented clients in high-profile trust and estate disputes across California.  Kylie graduated from UCLA School of Law.  Prior to law school, Kylie

Nov 07, 2024
Best Lawyers® Ranks GMSR In Tier 1 Of The Best Law Firms®

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked nationally in Tier 1 for Appellate Practice, and regionally in 5 practice areas in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Here’s a complete list of GMSR’s 2025 Best

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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.

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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.

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BUSINESSES

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

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