News & Publications

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Seven GMSR lawyers selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017

GMSR is proud to congratulate its seven appellate lawyers who have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. All seven are on the list for their appellate expertise. GMSR’s appellate lawyers have been named to Best Lawyers every

Aug 02, 2016 Cynthia E. Tobisman
Cindy Tobisman to speak at the 2016 CLM Atlanta

GMSR is proud to be attending and having our very own Cindy Tobisman speaking on a panel at the 2016 CLM Atlanta. The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) is the only national organization created to support the professionals who work in the claims and

Aug 02, 2016 Timothy T. Coates
Timothy Coates to attend League of California Cities Spring Conference 2016

GMSR is proud to be an attending sponsor of the League of California Cities Spring Conference 2016. This year’s conference is being held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. GMSR has a long history of working with and supporting the great cities in the State

Aug 02, 2016 Kent L. Richland
American Bar Association 2016 Section Litigation Annual Conference

Kent Richland will be on a panel entitled “The Stern Trilogy: The Future of Article I Courts,” at this year’s American Bar Association 2016 Section Litigation Conference in Chicago, Illinois.  The panel will address the impact of the United State Supreme Court’s landmark 2011 case

Aug 02, 2016 Robin Meadow
Robin Meadow will participate in program discussing the firm’s recent victory in Estate of Duke

Robin Meadow will participate in a program entitled “Wills, Evidence and Henry VIII: A Discussion of Estate of Duke” discussing the firm’s recent victory in Estate of Duke, which overturned a long-settled rule prohibiting reformation of wills.

Aug 02, 2016 Robin Meadow
Robin Meadow to attend the 2016 Litigation Counsel of America Spring Conference and Celebration of Fellows

Robin Meadow will be representing GMSR at this year’s Litigation Counsel of America Spring Conference and Celebration of Fellows. The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) is a distinguished, invitation-only organization of the most highly qualified American Lawyers, limited to 3,500 Fellows. GMSR is very proud

Aug 02, 2016 Robin Meadow
Robin Meadow presents oral argument webinar for Clear Law Institute

Robin Meadow presented a webinar entitled “Oral Argument: Mastering Techniques of Persuasion” for Clear Law Institute. The 75-minute presentation recording is now available on-demand — more information here.

Aug 02, 2016 Robert A. Olson
Robert A. Olson to speak on expedited jury trials at the CAALA & ASCDC Joint Seminar & Reception

Robert A. Olson, a Partner at GMSR, will be speaking on a panel at this year’s Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAAL) and Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) Joint Litigation Summit. Bob will be speaking on expedited jury trials to build upon

Public Counsel’s 2016 William O. Douglas Award Dinner

GMSR congratulates Public Counsel’s honorees at its William O. Douglas Award Dinner and its new President and CEO, Margaret Morrow. GMSR Partners Kent Richland and Robin Meadow will attend the dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 30th, 2016.

Aug 02, 2016
GMSR is proud to be a Scholarship Donor and attendee at the 62nd Annual Supreme Court Luncheon

For sixty-two years, the Beverly Hills Bar Association has honored the Justices of the California Supreme Court. It is an honor for the firm to be in attendance to celebrate the important work of the California Supreme Court. GMSR looks forward to meeting everyone who

Who We Serve

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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