Arbitration, mediation, and/or settlement discussions may help resolve a dispute more quickly and efficiently than litigation, but the results often prompt litigation and appeals. When clients turn to these alternative dispute resolution techniques, GMSR helps them by recommending mediators or arbitrators, formulating strategy, and drafting briefs that persuasively lay out their position. GMSR also routinely represents clients in appellate proceedings related to alternative dispute resolution.
GMSR successfully defends judgment enforcing settlement agreement
Martinez v. Southern California Edison Company (2016) 2016 Cal.App. Unpub. LEXIS 3945 (California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three) [unpublished]. The plaintiff was injured while trimming trees and sued GMSR’s client, Southern California Edison, and one of Edison’s subcontractors. When the subcontractor’s default
Martinez v. Southern California Edison Company (May 25, 2016, G051029) 2016 WL 3098968
GMSR successfully defends judgment enforcing settlement agreement
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. (2016) 198 Cal.Rptr.3d 253
In a published opinion, the Second District Court of Appeal, Division 4 reversed a $1.7 million judgment against GMSR’s client
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. (2016) 244 Cal.App.4th 590
Court of Appeal reversed a $1.7 million judgment against GMSR’s client J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Co., LLC (2015) 61 Cal.4th 899
California Supreme Court upholds the enforcement of a standard arbitration provision in auto dealers’ sales contracts
GMSR posts second California Supreme Court win in two weeks with opinion upholding the enforcement of a standard arbitration provision in auto dealers’ sales contracts
In Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Co., LLC (2015) 61 Cal.4th 899 (California Supreme Court), the arbitration clause in a standard auto purchase contract used by most California car dealers mandated: (1) arbitration before a single arbitrator on an individual basis, waiving any class action; (2)
Court affirms $8 million arbitration award in favor of GMSR’s client
Greenspan v. LADT, LLC (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 1413 (Greenspan I) (California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One). In an arbitration arising out of a real estate contract, GMSR’s client won an $8 million award. The defendants sought to vacate it on grounds that
Greenspan v. LADT, LLC (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 1413
Court affirms $8 million arbitration award in favor of GMSR’s client
Greenspan v. Manhattan Loft, LLC (Nov. 10, 2009, B205917) 2009 WL 3740703
Court reverses judgment and reinstates $14 million arbitration award
Burlage v. Superior Court (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 524
Reversal of arbitration award for arbitrator’s failure to consider evidence (amicus brief)
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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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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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