Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.420, allows the requesting party to recover its costs of proof—including potentially substantial attorney fees—when the other side unreasonably denies requests for admissions and the requesting party proves the truth of those matters at trial. In the latest issue of
Before joining GMSR, Marco worked at a large, international law firm where he successfully litigated both trial and appellate cases. Marco honed much of his skillset while serving for two years as a federal judicial law clerk for the Hon. Bruce J. McGiverin and externing for
Interested in learning about California’s most significant civil appellate decisions from the past year? Three appellate lawyers from Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland will present recent civil case highlights in a FREE online program this Monday, March 20, at 12:30 PM. Grab your lunch, log
In today’s Daily Journal, GMSR’s Bob Olson writes that a recent case currently pending before the California Supreme Court—Meinhart v. City of Sunnyvale (2022) 76 Cal.App.5th 43—”highlights the confusion in California law as to what is or is not a judgment.” To clear up this
GMSR warmly welcomes new associate John Metzidis. John joins GMSR after spending more than a decade as a litigator, first at a large firm and later at a litigation boutique. During that time, John tried cases, took depositions, and drafted complex briefs in trial and
Hopefully, you were able to watch Bob Olson’s and David Hackett’s presentation this morning reviewing the most important civil cases decided in California in 2022. We’ve been told that people use the written materials throughout the year as a research tool. If you missed the presentation
Please join Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland partners Bob Olson and David Hackett at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live for the 62nd Annual Seminar of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. In their “Year in Review” presentation, they will discuss new California and federal
“Appellate Success in California” — A monthly dose of quick, practical appellate tips. Laurie began the series in 2009 for her clients and friends, and since 2016 has co-written it with GMSR partner Alana Rotter. Read the latest here.
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized ten of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2023: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Tim Coates, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Jeff Raskin, David
In recognition and appreciation of Joseph Bui’s and Jeffrey Gurrola’s significant appellate skills, experience and dedication to our clients, we are pleased to announce that they have been elevated to Counsel. It’s been an outstanding year for both attorneys: Joseph helped secure published wins for
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