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
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
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 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
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,
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:
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
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is proud to have 8 lawyers listed in the 2024 edition of the peer-reviewed The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice, and 5 lawyers listed as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. Best Lawyers® also named GMSR’s Robin Meadow
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 2023. The Band 1 ranking, based on legal industry and client feedback, reaffirms GMSR’s exceptional expertise and track record
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
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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