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
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
11 GMSR Lawyers Named 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers; 3 Named Rising Stars
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized eleven of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2026: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Tim Coates, Bob Olson, David Hackett, Jeff
Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland 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 earned a Band 1 ranking for California Litigation: Appellate in the 2025 edition of the Chambers USA Guide. This top-tier recognition—based on extensive research and feedback from clients and
GMSR receives an eighth California Lawyer Attorney of the Year award for its work in Rattagan v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (2024)
For the last twenty-five years, courts struggled with—and sharply divided on—the scope of California’s “economic loss rule,” which limits the damages available to contracting parties when one of them inflicts economic loss on the other. Before Rattagan, there was a split of authority as to
GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman teaches the importance of mindfulness and breathing to a room full of lawyers, judges, and justices
At this year’s ABTL Annual Seminar in San Diego, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, presented “From Migraines to Mindfulness,” offering her practical advice on how to manage fear and stay grounded in the pressure cooker of advocacy. Cindy weaved together deeply personal stories about fear
10 GMSR Lawyers Named 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers; 4 Named Rising Stars
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, has recognized ten of its lawyers as top-rated appellate attorneys in Southern California for 2025: Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Alana Rotter, Tim Coates,
GMSR’s co-managing partner Cindy Tobisman makes 4th appearance in California Supreme Court in last 13 months
On January 7, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, appeared for oral argument in the California Supreme Court on behalf of the plaintiff in Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, which poses the following issue: Do Code of Civil Procedure section 998’s cost-shifting provisions apply if the
“Best Lawyers®” Recognizes GMSR Lawyers For Appellate Practice
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is proud to have 12 lawyers listed in the 2025 edition of the peer-reviewed The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice, and 3 lawyers listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Best Lawyers® recognized the following GMSR lawyers:
Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland maintains its Chambers “Band 1” ranking for California appeals
GMSR is proud to announce that it has been ranked, once again, in Band 1 for California Litigation: Appellate in the prestigious Chambers USA Guide for 2024. The Band 1 ranking, based on legal industry and client feedback, reaffirms GMSR’s exceptional expertise and track record
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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