VCARD
Biography
Ellie Ruth has a background in both trials and appeals, which provides her with a wide range of insights and understanding about what’s needed to deliver persuasive, effective advocacy.
Ellie joined GMSR after four years working as a research attorney for Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt of the California Court of Appeal, Second District, where she developed an inside perspective on what makes for optimal appellate advocacy—including comprehensive legal research and record review and focused, concise briefing. Her work at the court spanned business disputes, constitutional law, civil procedure, employment, contracts, property, family law and probate, as well as felony and juvenile dependency cases.
Before she joined the Court of Appeal, Ellie was a trial attorney in Austin, Texas, where she represented clients in felony, misdemeanor and administrative courts throughout the state. Her trial experience—along with her tenacious, creative approach to problem-solving—makes her a highly effective oral advocate.
Before her legal career, Ellie worked in public relations, where she developed and implemented public and media relations campaigns for businesses and multinational organizations. She applies that experience to her written and oral advocacy on behalf of clients, capturing the attention of readers through compelling and memorable arguments.
Ellie holds an undergraduate degree with high honors from Emory University and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. While always a Texan at heart, Ellie is happy to call Los Angeles home.
High-Impact Wins
Oakes v. Progressive Transportation Services, Inc. (2021) 71 Cal.App.5th 486
Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment For GMSR Client, Making New Law On The Interplay Of Two Statutes
Oakes v. Progressive Transportation Services, Inc. (2021) 71 Cal.App.5th 486
Court of Appeal Affirms Judgment For GMSR Client, Making New Law On The Interplay Of Two Statutes
Carracela v. Southern California Edison Co. (Dec. 11, 2020, B294297) 2020 WL 7296575 [nonpublished opn.]
GMSR Secures Win For Its Public Utility Client: Court Of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment
Carracela v. Southern California Edison Co. (Dec. 11, 2020, B294297) 2020 WL 7296575 [nonpublished opn.]
GMSR Secures Win For Its Public Utility Client: Court Of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment
A construction worker was electrocuted when his crewmember moved the aerial lift basket he was riding in close to a 60-foot power line owned by GMSR’s client, Southern California Edison. The construction worker sued, alleging that Edison had negligently failed to remove or de-energize the line before the construction work began. The trial court granted Edison’s motion for summary judgment, agreeing with Edison that its power line was properly isolated well above the roadways below, and that undisputed evidence established that Edison did not know that the work would be happening, that the work posed a potential danger to workers, or that the work would involve the use of an aerial lift. The Court of Appeal affirmed, agreeing with GMSR’s arguments that Edison had negated breach of its duty to protect against reasonably foreseeable accidents.
Nede Mgmt., Inc. v. Aspen American Ins. Co. (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 1121
Court Of Appeal Rejects Insureds’ Cumis Claims And Affirms Judgment For Insurer
Nede Mgmt., Inc. v. Aspen American Ins. Co. (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 1121
Court Of Appeal Rejects Insureds’ Cumis Claims And Affirms Judgment For Insurer
Hansen v. Hilton & Hyland (Oct. 21, 2021, B305592) 2021 WL 4899199 [nonpublished opinion]
Court Of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment For Broker And Agent On Claim Arising From Home Sellers’ Misconduct
Hansen v. Hilton & Hyland (Oct. 21, 2021, B305592) 2021 WL 4899199 [nonpublished opinion]
Court Of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment For Broker And Agent On Claim Arising From Home Sellers’ Misconduct
Southern Cal. School of Theology v. Claremont Graduate University (May 3, 2021, B302452) 2021 WL1731232 [nonpublished opinion]
Court Of Appeal Reverses Attorney Fee Award Against GMSR Clients
Southern Cal. School of Theology v. Claremont Graduate University (May 3, 2021, B302452) 2021 WL1731232 [nonpublished opinion]
Court Of Appeal Reverses Attorney Fee Award Against GMSR Clients
Picazzo v. C.W. Driver, Inc. (Feb. 28, 2020, B289070) 2020 WL 967087 [nonpublished opinion]
GMSR Obtains $2.8 million Appellate Victory For Workers’ Compensation Carrier
Picazzo v. C.W. Driver, Inc. (Feb. 28, 2020, B289070) 2020 WL 967087 [nonpublished opinion]
GMSR Obtains $2.8 million Appellate Victory For Workers’ Compensation Carrier
Speaking and Involvement
Professional Associations
© 2022 Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.
All rights reserved. Disclaimer - Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Los Angeles
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
p: (310) 859 7811 | f: (310) 276 5261
San Francisco
50 California Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
p: (415) 315 1774
We welcome your inquiry. However, sending us an email does not create an attorney-client relationship. For that reason, you should not send us any kind of confidential information. Until we have agreed to represent you, we cannot be obligated to keep it confidential.