“Wax of Miramax”: Turning a closed record into a compelling story
Before he began drafting legal briefs for the Courts of Appeal, GMSR partner Gary Wax honed his storytelling skills while working as a creative executive at independent film distributors, including Miramax Films. Today, he brings those same skills to practicing appellate law. As he explained
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
On The Record: How to Safeguard Cases for Appeal (LA Lawyer Magazine)
The appellate rulebook is unforgiving. But litigators can help themselves for a future appeal by preserving objections and arguments during trial to avoid forfeiting appellate arguments. In the January/February 2026 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, GMSR appellate lawyer Gary Wax offers several practical examples
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,
“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:
MAXIM-izing Results: How to Use Maxims of Jurisprudence to Persuade
A new ABTL Report article by GMSR’s Gary Wax provides tips for advocates on how to use the “Maxims of Jurisprudence” to persuade courts. Gary’s article explains how Maxims of Jurisprudence can be wielded effectively to bolster legal arguments about what the “fair” result should
Experts: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them—Gary Wax’s article on limiting expert testimony
Numerous legal scholars have written about the so-called “CSI Effect.” The term was originally coined to describe what can happen to jurors who regularly watch crime investigation shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order, and 48 Hours. These jurors may place an undue
GMSR Partner, Gary Wax, Named Co-Editor Of The ABTL Report
GMSR partner, Gary Wax, has been elected to the board of the Los Angeles Chapter of The Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL), and named co-editor of the ABTL Report. If you are an ABTL member, and you are looking for an outlet to publish
Join us virtually on July 27 at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s Western Region General Counsel Conference
GMSR celebrates its 8th year as a sponsor of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s Western Region General Counsel Conference. On July 27th, Gary Wax and David Hackett will present the webinar “Keeping the Lid on Policy,” where they will discuss short-fuse policy-limits demands often
GMSR Appellate Lawyers Gary Wax and David Hackett awarded “Rising Star” distinction by Super Lawyers
Greines Martin Stein & Richland (GMSR), a boutique law firm focused on appeals, writs and trial court consulting, is pleased to announce that Gary Wax and David Hackett were once again named among the Super Lawyers Rising Stars. This is the fifth consecutive year for
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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.
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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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