Contracts

A contract dispute can arise over a complex multi-page agreement or single-page letter of intent.  In either case, when a contract is breached or its terms are disputed, GMSR’s appellate lawyers step in to preserve and defend their clients’ interests on appeal.  GMSR’s appellate lawyers have extensive experience – representing both plaintiffs and defendants, involving both personal and business contracts – in which they have been successful in attacking a trial court’s erroneous interpretation of a contract’s terms or defending against an adversary’s erroneous contract construction.

Weinstein v. County of Los Angeles (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 944

Representing the County of Los Angeles, GMSR obtained a reversal with directions in a published decision.

DeBlasis v. Cohen & Lord (May 21, 2008, B198229) 2008 WL 2121732

Arbitration agreement found enforceable; Court of Appeal reverses lower court’s ruling

Main Line Pictures, Inc. v. Basinger (Sept. 22, 1994, B077509) 1994 WL 814244 [nonpublished opinion]

Judgment reversed because prejudicially ambiguous jury instruction

Jun 01, 1994 Related Cases
Farkas v. Lazerson (1994, B070545)

Contract for sale of ophthalmology practice properly cancelled

Jun 01, 1991 Related Cases
Northridge Lumber Co. v. Osborne (July 26, 1991, B053868)

Interpretation of real estate sale agreement

Feb 06, 1989 Related Cases
Desserts Without Guilt, Inc. v. Coffee Barrel (9th Cir. 1989) 868 F.2d 1272 [mem. disp.]

Parol evidence rule barred evidence to explain and supplement terms of contract

Who We Serve

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

GMSR represents insurers on appeal effectively and efficiently.  We also collaborate with our clients and trial counsel on strategy for coverage, contribution and bad faith litigation before appeals begin.

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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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