Real Property

GMSR’s clients have brought us the full gamut of real property issues, including lease disputes, lis pendens, title insurance, escrow and development agreements, and eminent domain.  In protecting our clients’ interests on appeal, we have obtained important decisions in these and other areas.

Ginsberg v. Gamson (2012) 205 Cal.App.4th 873

Court of Appeal reverses and directs entry of judgment for GMSR’s client in lease dispute, holding that lease was not perpetual

Aug 27, 2009 Related Cases
Murphy v. Hansen (Aug. 27, 2009, B206751) 2009 WL 2623335

Court of Appeal reverses order purporting to enforce pre-trial settlement as inconsistent with settlement’s terms

Jan 13, 2009 Related Cases
Amber Hotel Co. v. Chen (Jan. 13, 2009, B200271) 2009 WL 73624

Court of Appeal rules real estate broker’s known dual representation did not breach its fiduciary duty

Burlington Coat Factory of Cal. v. Bella Terra Associates, LLC (Nov. 26, 2008, G039699) 2008 WL 5058624

Court of Appeal reverses judgment against GMSR client in commercial lease dispute

Edwards v. Fire Insurance Exchange (Mar. 24, 2008, D050041) 2008 WL 762096

Claim for insurance benefits by purported assignee of policy

Guerrero v. Cordova Associates (Feb. 27, 2008, B194349) 2008 WL 509933

Breach of escrow agreement for purchase of real property

Aug 06, 2007 Related Cases
Stein v. Braum Investment & Development, Inc. (2007) 244 Fed.Appx. 816

Landlord/tenant – res judicata, fair housing

Feb 27, 2007 Related Cases
Telenda v. NM Homes One, Inc. (Feb. 27, 2007, B185681) 2007 WL 586804

Propriety of summary judgment order; construction of agreements to construct and sell home

Zand v. Old Republic Title Co. (Aug. 21, 2007, G035874)

Plaintiff alleged title insurer negligently concluded that consent wasn’t necessary to transfer title to property that he and his ex-wife had owned. After GMSR filed its Respondent’s Brief, the plaintiff folded.

Jun 23, 2006 Related Cases
Quick Loan Funding, Inc. v. Maguire Properties-3121 Michelson LLC (June 23, 2006, G035142) 2006 WL 1725617 [nonpublished opinion]

Suit to enforce lease renewal option

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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