News & Publications

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Jun 28, 2024
GMSR Service Day 2024

Earlier this week, GMSR was proud to host a service day in its Los Angeles office so its lawyers and staff could assemble snack packs for a local nonprofit called My Friend’s Place.  My Friend’s Place offers a comprehensive continuum of services to nearly 1,200

Jun 26, 2024 Stefan C. Love
GMSR Congratulates Its New Partner: Stefan C. Love

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Stefan C. Love has been elevated to partner. As an associate at GMSR, Stefan briefed and argued cases in California’s Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal as well as in the federal Ninth Circuit

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland maintains its Chambers “Band 1” ranking for California appeals

GMSR is proud to announce that it has been ranked, once again, in Band 1 for California Litigation: Appellate in the prestigious Chambers USA Guide for 2024. The Band 1 ranking, based on legal industry and client feedback, reaffirms GMSR’s exceptional expertise and track record

GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman Appears Before The California Supreme Court

GMSR co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman appeared yesterday before the California Supreme Court to argue for the petitioner, Michael Rattagan, in a case against Uber Technologies, Inc.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals had asked the Court to decide whether, under California law, claims for fraudulent

May 13, 2024 Laurie J. Hepler
Appellate Success in California

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

CLE: How to Preserve Your Trial Record for Family Law Appeals

On Saturday, April 20 at 1:20 PM, please join GMSR appellate lawyers Jeff Gurrola and John Metzidis, when they present important tips on how to preserve the trial record to increase your odds of prevailing in family law appeals.  Some important topics include: how and

Mar 26, 2024 Kent W. Toland
GMSR Welcomes Kent Toland To The Team

GMSR is thrilled to welcome Kent Toland to the team!  Kent joins us after four years at a mid-size litigation firm where he was the primary drafter of several appellate briefs filed with the California Court of Appeal.  Kent received his undergraduate degree from Harvard

Feb 21, 2024 Laurie J. Hepler
GMSR’s Laurie Hepler appearing with California Academy of Appellate Lawyers panel

Today, GMSR partner and California Academy of Appellate Lawyers (CAAL) president, Laurie Hepler, joins an esteemed appellate panel at McGeorge School of Law to discuss “Careers in Appellate Law: Paths and Practices,” following a sitting at the school by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Feb 06, 2024 Cynthia E. Tobisman
GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman joins presentation on effective use of digital deposition clips at ASCDC’s Annual Seminar

GMSR is pleased to be a Gold sponsor of the 2024 Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar. We hope you’ll join GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, along with a highly esteemed group of trial experts, for their presentation exploring the nuances and best practices

GMSR’s David Hackett and Stefan Love will present the “2023 Year In Review” at ASCDC’s 63rd Annual Seminar

GMSR is pleased to be a Gold sponsor of the 2024 Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar. We hope you’ll join GMSR’s David Hackett and Stefan Love as they present the “2023 Year in Review,” highlighting the past year’s most significant California and

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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

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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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