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.

“Best Lawyers®” Recognizes GMSR Lawyers For Appellate Practice

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is proud to have 8 lawyers listed in the 2024 edition of the peer-reviewed The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice, and 5 lawyers listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.  Best Lawyers® also named GMSR’s Robin Meadow

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland maintains its Chambers ranking in “Band 1” for California Appeals

GMSR is proud to announce that it has been ranked, once again, in Band 1 for California Litigation: Appellate in the prestigious Chambers USA Guide for 2023. The Band 1 ranking, based on legal industry and client feedback, reaffirms GMSR’s exceptional expertise and track record

In Case You Missed It: Civil Law Highlights from the Past Year

Interested in learning about California’s most significant civil appellate decisions from the past year? Three appellate lawyers from Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland will present recent civil case highlights in a FREE online program this Monday, March 20, at 12:30 PM.  Grab your lunch, log

Ten GMSR Lawyers Named Southern California Super Lawyers

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized ten of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2023: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Tim Coates, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Jeff Raskin, David

Nine GMSR Lawyers Named to the 2023 Best Lawyers® List

We are pleased to congratulate the nine Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP attorneys named in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®: Timothy T. Coates – Appellate Practice Laurie Hepler – Appellate Practice Robin Meadow – Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Trusts

Nine GMSR Lawyers Recognized In The Best Lawyers in America® (2023) For Appellate Practice

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is proud to have 9 lawyers listed in the 2023 edition of the peer-reviewed The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice. Tim Coates, Laurie Hepler, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Alana Rotter, Cindy Tobisman, and

Jun 19, 2022 Kent L. Richland
Kent Richland’s Legacy to the California Supreme Court Historical Society

GMSR’s Kent Richland, longtime member and former president of the California Supreme Court Historical Society, is congratulated and recognized by the Society for his multiple achievements: CSCHS Review-Spring/Summer 2022, Kent Richland’s Legacy  

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,

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

Nine GMSR Lawyers Named California Super Lawyers

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized nine of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys for 2022: Kent Richland, Marc Poster, Tim Coates, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Laurie Hepler, and Alana Rotter. “Super

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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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