News & Publications

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Jun 13, 2022
Introduction to California Appeals

Interested in learning how appeals work in California and how long they take?  The “Litigation: Appellate” section of the newly published 2022 Chambers USA Guide includes a simple explanation about California’s appellate process, written by GMSR attorneys, including the following topics: Court structure and operation

Jun 10, 2022 Robert A. Olson
Congratulations to GMSR’s Bob Olson—ASCDC’s 2022 Hall of Fame inductee

GMSR partner Bob Olson has been inducted into the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel‘s Hall of Fame. Bob has been a civil appellate lawyer for almost 35 years.  He is past president of ASCDC and of California Defense Counsel, and an active member of

GMSR Again Ranked as a Top Law Firm for Appellate Litigation in California by Chambers and Partners USA

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland (GMSR) is proud to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, which bases its reports on legal industry and client feedback, continues to recognize GMSR for its excellence in appellate litigation. In the newly-published Chambers USA 2022, GMSR is, once again,

May 27, 2022 Alex Chemerinsky
Mass Shootings and Hate Speech—What Can the Government Do?

Published in the wake of the horrible shooting in Buffalo, New York in 2022, this op-ed discussed what, if anything, New York could do to combat hate speech online.  The authors explained that although New York could investigate social media platforms’ content moderation decisions, the

Apr 28, 2022 Robin Meadow
CLE Panel Featuring GMSR’s Robin Meadow: Appellate Oral Argument: Philosophy, Preparation, Presentation, and Rebuttal

A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A DATE:  Thursday, May 19, 2022 TIME:  1:00pm-2:30pm EST, 10:00am-11:30am PST Early Registration Discount Deadline, Friday, April 29, 2022   This CLE course will provide appellate counsel with techniques for persuading appellate judges during oral argument, including

Tim Coates To Present Municipal Tort And Civil Rights Litigation Update

On May 4, Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland partner, Tim Coates, will present the 2022 update on Municipal Tort and Civil Rights Litigation at the League of California Cities: City Attorneys Spring Conference in Carlsbad.  GMSR is also sponsoring the event.  Don’t miss it!

GMSR attorneys appointed by California Supreme Court, pro bono, to represent Court of Appeal opinion

In rare instances, the California Supreme Court takes up a case in which there is only one party.  While such cases are important, their posture leaves the Court without the benefits of the adversarial system:  Receiving briefs from two, opposing vantage points allows the Supreme

Apr 07, 2022 Gary J. Wax
Experts: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them—Gary Wax’s article on limiting expert testimony

Numerous legal scholars have written about the so-called “CSI Effect.”  The term was originally coined to describe what can happen to jurors who regularly watch crime investigation shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order, and 48 Hours.  These jurors may place an undue

GMSR Partners Tim Coates & Nadia Sarkis To Receive IMLA’s 2022 Amicus Service Award

Later this week, GMSR partners Tim Coates and Nadia Sarkis will receive an Amicus Service Award at the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA’s) mid-year conference in Washington, D.C. to recognize their legal advocacy in protecting and advancing local government interests. They are receiving the award

Success On Appeal In Section 1983 Cases—GMSR’s Tim Coates & Ted Xanders To Appear In Washington D.C. At IMLA’s 2022 Mid-Year Seminar

GMSR is proud to sponsor, and take part in, the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) 2022 Mid-Year Seminar taking place in Washington, D.C. (and online) from April 8-11, 2022. The IMLA is one of the foremost organizations serving the needs of attorneys representing governmental entities

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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