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Winning on Appeal.
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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+

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500+

Wins on Appeal

18

Leading Appellate Lawyers

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Appellate Insights Covering Your Bases On A New Trial Motion
5.16.2022 Alana H. Rotter
news CLE Panel Featuring GMSR’s Robin Meadow: Appellate Oral Argument: Philosophy, Preparation, Presentation, and Rebuttal
4.28.2022 Robin Meadow
news Tim Coates To Present Municipal Tort And Civil Rights Litigation Update
4.19.2022 Timothy T. Coates Government Liability
Appellate Insights How To File An Appeal In California
4.18.2022 Gary J. Wax
Appellate Insights Three Ways To Make Your Writing More Reader-Friendly
4.15.2022 Alana H. Rotter
news GMSR attorneys appointed by California Supreme Court, pro bono, to represent Court of Appeal opinion
4.14.2022 Jeffrey E. Raskin, Stefan Caris Love
publication Experts: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them—Gary Wax’s article on limiting expert testimony
4.07.2022 Gary J. Wax
news GMSR Partners Tim Coates & Nadia Sarkis To Receive IMLA’s 2022 Amicus Service Award
4.04.2022 Timothy T. Coates, Nadia A. Sarkis Government Liability
news 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
3.29.2022 Timothy T. Coates, Edward L. Xanders (Ted) Government Liability
win The Ninth Circuit Affirms Attorney Fee Award Reducing Plaintiff’s Recovery In Light Of Her Limited Success
3.18.2022 Attorney Fees Litigation
Appellate Insights Two Sides
3.15.2022 Laurie J. Hepler
win Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal Of Employment Harassment Suit Against GMSR’s Clients 
3.14.2022 Labor & Employment/Agency
Appellate Insights Movin’ Right Along
2.12.2022 Alana H. Rotter
win Court of Appeal Affirms Consumer’s Victory Against A Car Manufacturer For Fraud And California Lemon Law Violations
2.08.2022 Cynthia E. Tobisman, Gary J. Wax Punitive Damages
win Court Of Appeal Reverses $3.5 Million Jury Award And JNOV Denial, Ordering Entry Of Judgment For GMSR’s Client
2.03.2022 Anti-SLAPP Law
Appellate Insights Should You Answer That Petition for Review?
1.18.2022 Laurie J. Hepler
win Court Of Appeal Affirms Defense Verdict For Municipal Client In Personal Injury Action
11.12.2021 Tort Litigation
win Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment For GMSR Client, Making New Law On The Interplay Of Two Statutes
11.10.2021 Attorney Fees Litigation