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.

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

Contact Bob Olson or David Hackett for 2022 Year in Review materials

Hopefully, you were able to watch Bob Olson’s and David Hackett’s presentation this morning reviewing the most important civil cases decided in California in 2022. We’ve been told that people use the written materials throughout the year as a research tool. If you missed the presentation

Ten GMSR Lawyers Named Southern California Super Lawyers

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized ten of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2023: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Tim Coates, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Jeff Raskin, David

Join us virtually on July 27 at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s Western Region General Counsel Conference

GMSR celebrates its 8th year as a sponsor of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s Western Region General Counsel Conference. On July 27th, Gary Wax and David Hackett will present the webinar “Keeping the Lid on Policy,” where they will discuss short-fuse policy-limits demands often

Super Lawyers recognizes ten GMSR appellate lawyers

GMSR is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized ten of its lawyers as top rated appellate attorneys for 2020.  Tim Coates, Laurie Hepler, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Alana Rotter, Cindy Tobisman, and Ted Xanders are recognized as Super Lawyers,

GMSR supports Beverly Hills Bar Association’s 65th Annual Supreme Court Luncheon and Bar Foundation Law Student Scholars

GMSR is proud to help champion justice by serving as a Scholarship Donor for the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s 65th Annual Supreme Court Luncheon and Bar Foundation law student scholarship award ceremony. The video of the event is online at https://youtu.be/bHXvdvFcGvw. Highlights include meeting the

GMSR Appellate Lawyers Gary Wax and David Hackett awarded “Rising Star” distinction by Super Lawyers

Greines Martin Stein & Richland (GMSR), a boutique law firm focused on appeals, writs and trial court consulting, is pleased to announce that Gary Wax and David Hackett were once again named among the Super Lawyers Rising Stars. This is the fifth consecutive year for

Mar 20, 2019 David E. Hackett
GMSR Partner David Hackett Elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library

GMSR is pleased to announce that partner David Hackett was elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library. Founded in 1891, the Los Angeles County Law Library holds over 1,000,000 volumes, including many rare and historical works,

Jan 18, 2019 David E. Hackett
GMSR’s David Hackett elevated to Partner

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP (GMSR) is pleased to announce that David Hackett has become the firm’s newest partner.  Before joining GMSR, David was an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP and a law clerk to Judge Alfred T. Goodwin of the U.S. Court

GMSR sponsoring and presenting at the PCI Western Region General Counsel Seminar

GMSR is proud to again sponsor the PCI Western Region General Counsel Seminar in San Diego, California.  On Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., GMSR’s Gary Wax and David Hackett will present, “Stop controlling me!” – a practical discussion for employers, insurers, and insureds

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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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TRIAL COUNSEL

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.

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INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.

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COMMUNITY PRO BONO

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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