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 Receives Top Rankings for 2017 from Chambers and Partners USA

GMSR once again has been ranked Band 1 in California for Litigation: Appellate Law by Chambers and Partners USA, one of only three firms to receive that ranking.  Additionally, partners Kent Richland and Robin Meadow both received top rankings (Band 1) in California, among a

May 05, 2017 Robin Meadow
The National Law Journal Designates GMSR partner Robin Meadow as a “Trailblazer”

GMSR partner Robin Meadow has once again been recognized for his role as the petitioners’ counsel in Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871.  He previously received the California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award.  Now, the National Law Journal has designated Robin as

Mar 11, 2017 Robin Meadow
Appellate Oral Argument: Creating the Presentation, Weighing the Precedential Impact, Preparing for Rebuttal

GMSR partner Robin Meadow will co-host a live 90-minute CLE webinar on Appellate Oral Argument on Thursday, April 6, 2017.   The webinar will cover for both preparation for and presentation of oral argument. For additional information, please click here.

Many of GMSR’s appellate attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers; Robert Olson named among the Top 100 in Southern California

GMSR’s appellate attorneys who were recognized as Super Lawyers for 2017 include: Tim Coates, Bob Olson, Robin Meadow, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Marty Stein, and Cindy Tobisman. Bob Olson is on the Top 100 List for 2017.  The Top 100 List is a listing of lawyers

Pincus Professional Education Second Annual Appellate Conference

GMSR partners Robin Meadow and Kent Richland will be among the speakers at the Pincus Professional Education Second Annual Appellate Conference.  Robin will participate in panels on “What to Do and Not to Do with Technology” and “Appellate Ethics,” while Kent will address “U.S. Supreme

Robin Meadow speaking at the 2016 Trusts & Estates Symposium

At this year’s symposium for the Trust & Estates Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Robin Meadow will speak about his landmark case Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871.  The decision fundamentally changed the law regarding reformation of wills, and was the

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 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.

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
BUSINESSES

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

Read More
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.

Read More
INDIVIDUALS

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

Read More
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.

Read More