“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
Making the Record: Preserving Issues for Appellate Review (ASCDC Verdict Magazine)
Trying a case is challenging enough without having to think about what comes next. But making a record in the trial court is vital to protecting a litigant’s rights on appeal. In the latest issue of Verdict Magazine, published by the Association of Southern California
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
Robin Meadow and Stefan Love to provide guidance to trial lawyers about statements of decision
As part of Pincus Professional Education’s two-day webinar on “Preserving the Record for Appeal,” Robin and Stefan will explain why statements of decision are important, how to navigate the statement of decision process, and the dramatic changes in the law coming in 2027. Click HERE
Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Counsel
GMSR is proud to recognize three newly promoted counsel. Marco A. Pulido A former chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Appellate Law Section, Marco has nearly a decade of experience litigating complex appeals in California and federal courts, including high-stakes business, employment, public-entity, and
Laurie Hepler – Contributing Editor, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Appeals and Writs (The Rutter Group)
In 2019, Laurie Hepler became Contributing Editor for the leading appellate treatise in California, Civil Appeals & Writs, published by The Rutter Group. Civil Appeals and Writs helps both litigators and appellate specialists represent clients in civil appeals and writs in California state courts. This
Best Lawyers® Ranks GMSR In Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has again ranked the firm in Tier 1 for Appellate Practice, both nationally and regionally in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Best Lawyers® recognitions are based on peer review evaluation. Firms are
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 November
GMSR Welcomes Mitchell Garmany and Edward Tao as Appellate Fellows!
We’re thrilled to welcome Mitchell Garmany and Edward Tao as our newest appellate fellows. Mitchell, a Berkeley Law graduate, earned class awards in Election Law and Criminal Procedure: Adjudications. He gained hands-on advocacy experience with the California Department of Justice, where he drafted appellate briefs
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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