GMSR Defines Success.
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Respected by Courts.
Trusted by Clients.
Winning on Appeal.
Shaping the Law.
GMSR Defines Success.
One Client At A Time.
Winning on Appeal.
Shaping the Law.
Respected by Courts.
Trusted by Clients.
GMSR Defines Success.
One Client At A Time.
Winning on Appeal.
Shaping the Law.
Respected by Courts.
Trusted by Clients.

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35+

Years Serving Clients

500+

Wins on Appeal

18

Leading Appellate Lawyers

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news Insider Tips On Drafting Effective Petitions For Review
1.22.2022 Nadia A. Sarkis, Joseph Bui
news Nine GMSR Lawyers Named California Super Lawyers
1.21.2022 Laurie J. Hepler, Timothy T. Coates, Marc J. Poster, Kent L. Richland, Alana H. Rotter, Robert A. Olson, Cynthia E. Tobisman, Edward L. Xanders (Ted), Robin Meadow
Appellate Insights Should You Answer That Petition for Review?
1.18.2022 Laurie J. Hepler
news 2021 Year In Review
12.16.2021
publication Journal Of The California Association Of Certified Family Law Specialists Features Article On Full Disclosure By GMSR Appellate Lawyers Bob Olson And Jeff Raskin
12.14.2021 Jeffrey E. Raskin, Robert A. Olson Family Law
news Jan 12 MCLE Event: Get Tips From Supreme Court Insiders And Practitioners On Effective Petitions For Review And Amicus Briefs
12.14.2021 Nadia A. Sarkis
Appellate Insights Appearances Matter
12.09.2021 Alana H. Rotter
win Court Of Appeal Affirms Defense Verdict For Municipal Client In Personal Injury Action
11.12.2021 Tort Litigation
Appellate Insights Making Good Briefs Great
11.11.2021 Laurie J. Hepler
news GMSR Files Amicus Brief Defending Municipalities’ Efforts To Manage E-scooters
11.11.2021 Alana H. Rotter, Nadia A. Sarkis Government Liability
win Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment For GMSR Client, Making New Law On The Interplay Of Two Statutes
11.10.2021 Attorney Fees Litigation
win Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment For Broker And Agent On Claim Arising From Home Sellers’ Misconduct
10.21.2021 Professional Malfeasance
win Ninth Circuit Affirms Judgment, Rejecting Plaintiffs’ Belated Effort To Change Insurance Bad Faith Theories
10.21.2021 Insurance Law
win GMSR Wins Ninth Case In The United States Supreme Court
10.18.2021 Government Liability
Appellate Insights The Jury’s In
10.14.2021 Alana H. Rotter
win Court Of Appeal Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt To Disavow $15,000 Settlement So As To Pursue A Multi-million-dollar Claim
10.07.2021 Civil Procedure
Appellate Insights Is This Injunction Stayed?
9.09.2021 Laurie J. Hepler
Appellate Insights Back to Basics
7.13.2021 Alana H. Rotter