appeals

Kylie Reynolds

Kylie Reynolds leverages her experience as a litigator to efficiently and attentively approach appellate issues. Kylie joined GMSR after working at a large, international law firm, where she represented clients in high-profile trust and estate disputes across California.  She is well-versed in all stages of

Hayley MacMillen

Hayley MacMillen brings to GMSR experience representing clients in all stages of civil and administrative litigation, including at trial.  Her litigation expertise informs her detail-oriented approach to the appeals process. Before joining GMSR, Hayley clerked for Judge Gabriel Sanchez of the United States Court of

John J. Metzidis

John Metzidis is an appellate lawyer with a broad practice covering civil matters.  John spent the first 15 years of his career litigating matters mostly at the trial level, first at a large international law firm and then at a trial litigation boutique.  He knows

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

Back to Basics on Oral Argument

Preparing for oral argument is arduous.  It requires close review of the record, the law and the briefs.  Predicting questions—both adverse and favorable—is also key.  But none of that will be much help if you can’t clearly address these basics: What is the core point

GMSR Is Now Accepting Applications To Be Our 2023-2025 Appellate Fellow

Third-year law students, judicial law clerks, and 2022 law school graduates: We’re hiring!  GMSR is now accepting applications to serve as an Appellate Fellow in our Los Angeles office.  The position is for a two-year term, starting in the fall of 2023.  This is a

VIRTUAL MCLE – Laying The Foundation For Appellate Success: Tips For Trust And Probate Litigators

On June 23, appellate lawyer Alana Rotter will present a virtual MCLE offering tips to avoid traps that can doom an appeal before it begins.  Topics will include: anticipating anti-SLAAP motions in proceedings to enforce a no-contest clause, creating a clear record, preserving evidentiary and

How To File An Appeal In California

✅ The Notice of Appeal   The Notice of Appeal is the document that an aggrieved party files in the trial court to start the appeal process.  Filing a notice of appeal notifies the court and the opposing side that an appealable order or final

In Case You Missed It: Civil Law Highlights From The Past Year—Presented By GMSR Appellate Lawyers & Beverly Hills Bar Association

Please join GMSR’s founding partner, Kent Richland, along with GMSR appellate attorneys Jeff Gurrola and Stefan Caris Love for a can’t-miss FREE online webinar reviewing the TOP 2021-22 appellate decisions for civil litigation.  If you attend, you’ll learn about: The most important cases from the last

Two Sides

In nearly every case, both sides have colorable-to-good arguments.  Seeing both sides as objectively as you can, as early as you can, helps you win on appeal.  Here is how: First, winning sometimes means settling for a reasonable number—one that compromises between both sides’ best