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.

Apr 14, 2016
GMSR secures emergency relief for thousands of Porter Ranch homeowners dislocated by the largest natural gas leak in history

On April 13, 2016, Division Eight of The Second District Court of Appeal issued an order directing the Los Angeles Superior Court to reconsider its prior order denying an injunction which would have required Southern California Gas Company to continue to paying housing and other

Apr 13, 2016
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

Apr 11, 2016
Kent Richland will present this year’s Civil Law Update at the Appellate Judicial Attorneys Institute (AJAI)

Mr. Kent Richland will present the most important civil cases decided by the California Supreme Court over the past year for the Civil Law Update at the Appellate Judicial Attorneys Institute (AJAI). AJAI is the annual educational meeting of the staff attorneys of the California

GMSR receives a sixth California Lawyer Attorney of the Year award for its work in Estate of Duke (2015)

GMSR proudly congratulates Robin Meadow, Robert Olson, and Jeffrey Raskin for receiving the prestigious California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award (CLAY) for their role as the petitioners’ counsel in Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871. This is the sixth CLAY award for the

Mar 15, 2016 Laurie J. Hepler
GMSR expands to San Francisco and adds its newest partner, Laurie Hepler

GMSR is excited to announce that it will be expanding beyond its Los Angeles headquarters and opening a second office in San Francisco on April 1st, 2016. The addition of the new San Francisco office will support the firm’s growth strategy and enhance its accessibility

Mar 03, 2016
The Second District Court of Appeal upholds the efforts of our client, the County of Los Angeles, in requiring SoCalGas to extend relocation relief

The Second District Court of Appeal denies a writ petition and stay request by Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and upholds the efforts of our client, the County of Los Angeles, in requiring SoCalGas to extend, through March 18, 2016, millions of dollars in relocation

Feb 23, 2016 Timothy T. Coates
Federal Civil Rights Act, California Governmental Tort Liability Practice (CEB)
Feb 02, 2016
Guns & Gavels: A Second Amendment Update, Appellate Issues (Winter 2016)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article

Feb 02, 2016
Tech Talk: Appeals of Today and Tomorrow, Appellate Issues (Winter 2016)

This article appears in the online publication Appellate Issues, published by the ABA’s Judicial Division Appellate Judges Conference Council of Appellate Lawyers. Read Article

Nine GMSR lawyers named Southern California Super Lawyers

Nine GMSR lawyers were named as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2016: Tim Coates, Irving Greines, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Marc Poster, Barbara Ravitz, Kent Richland, Marty Stein and Cynthia Tobisman. Robin Meadow is on the Top 100 List for the sixth time. The Top

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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