GMSR continues its tradition of advocacy before the California Supreme Court
It’s been a busy few weeks for GMSR: Both of GMSR’s co-managing partners appeared before the California Supreme Court on behalf of the firm’s clients. On May 20, Cindy Tobisman argued for the petitioner in Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (S287946), a
Congratulations to Appellate Hall of Famer Kent Richland
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland is proud to congratulate our partner and friend, Kent Richland, on his induction into the Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame by the California Lawyers Association. Throughout his distinguished career, Kent has been one of the nation’s leading appellate advocates. Since
GMSR Again Earns Chambers USA’s Top Appellate Ranking for California
Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP (GMSR) is proud to share that it has once again been ranked Band 1 for California Litigation: Appellate in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA Guide. The firm also had five partners recognized individually. Co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman
GMSR Service Day Spring 2026
GMSR lawyers and staff recently volunteered with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA) to prepare more than 450 meals for individuals and families in need throughout Los Angeles. Our team prepared and packaged chicken and vegetable fajitas along with fresh chocolate chip cookies, while also
GMSR Welcomes Spencer Schmider
GMSR is excited to announce that Spencer Schmider has joined the team! Spencer comes to GMSR from a leading trial litigation boutique. Before that he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald M. Gould of the United States Court of Appeals for the
From Opening Session to President’s Award: GMSR at the 2026 ASCDC Annual Seminar
GMSR partners David Hackett and Stefan Love kicked off this year’s ASCDC Annual Seminar with the highly anticipated Year in Review, covering the most important California and federal appellate decisions of interest to the civil defense bar. The next day, partner Ted Xanders joined a
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GMSR Presenting at the 2026 ASCDC Annual Seminar
GMSR is proud to be a longtime sponsor of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Annual Seminar. And this year, our partners are taking the stage for two can’t-miss sessions. First, don’t miss David Hackett and Stefan Love presenting their 2025 “Year in Review”
CLE: Before the appeal: A California litigator’s pre-appeal checklist
Success on appeal begins before you draft an appellate brief or present oral argument. To learn critical pre-appeal steps for trial lawyers and their clients in the California Court of Appeal, join GMSR appellate lawyers Laura Lim and Kent Toland for a webinar on March
GMSR Welcomes Maggie Adema Maloy To The Team
GMSR is excited to announce that Maggie Adema Maloy has joined our team! Maggie comes to GMSR from a global law firm, where she practiced in the Issues & Appeals group. Before that she served as a law clerk to the Honorable John B. Owens
Who We Serve
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.
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.
GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.
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.
GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.
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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