News & Publications

Our team is at the forefront as the law develops—publishing, presenting, and receiving recognitions for our contributions. Read up on recent firm news here.

Nov 06, 2016
Ethics: Yes, Appellate Attorneys Have Issues, Too

GMSR partner Marc Poster will speak on the topic of ethical issues that face appellate attorneys in an MCLE titled, “Ethics: Yes, Appellate Attorneys Have Issues, Too.”  The MCLE is being presented by the Appellate Courts Sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Nov 05, 2016 Robert A. Olson
2016 CLM New York Conference

GMSR partner Robert Olson will speak at this year’s conference about how to avoid punitive damages awards.  He will join other experienced claims professionals and outside counsel who will provide guidance on handling claims by minimizing the risk of becoming embroiled in a claim in

Nov 01, 2016
GMSR ranked as a national tier 1 law firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

GMSR is pleased to report that it is ranked as a national tier 1 law firm for appellate practice in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers publication “Best Law Firms.”  According to the publication, this tier designation “reflects the high level

Oct 31, 2016
California Supreme Court Historical Society

The California Supreme Court Historical Society will come together for an evening with current and past Chief Justices to celebrate and review their newly published book, and to honor a recently departed former Chief.  Make sure to reach out to GMSR partner Laurie Hepler, who

Oct 19, 2016
GMSR at the LA Law Library: Appellate Law MCLE Series

GMSR has partnered with the LA Law Library to offer the legal community a four-part MCLE series on appellate law.  Marc Poster and Alison Turner will address the importance of preserving issues for appellate review during trial.

The Post-Nuclear Family: Changing Definitions of What Constitutes a Familial Relationship in Strategies for Family Law in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Developments in California Family Law (2016 ed.)

Published in Strategies for Family Law in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Developments in California Family Law, 2016 ed., Cindy’s chapter, The Post-Nuclear Family: Changing Definitions of What Constitutes a Familial Relationship focuses on the extent to which advances in reproductive technology and shifts in cultural norms have altered

Oct 10, 2016
12th Annual Tribute to the Champions of Justice Dinner

Loyola Law School annually honors two distinguished lawyers who embody the spirit of the civil justice system through their outstanding legal careers.  GMSR congratulates this year’s recipients, Walter M. Yoka and Gary A. Dordick.  GMSR is proud to regularly partner with Mr. Yoka to set

Oct 06, 2016 Alana H. Rotter
No Reporter’s Transcript? Here’s What It Means For Your Appeal, Verdict Magazine (Vol. 2, 2016)

Failing to provide a reporter’s transcript of all relevant trial court proceedings can sink an appeal, because without a transcript, the Court of Appeal will presume that the record supports the challenged order or judgment.  In the most recent issue of the Association of Southern

GMSR will argue two landmark cases before the California Supreme Court in the next week

On Thursday, September 29th, 2016, Kent Richland and Cindy Tobisman will argue before the California Supreme Court on In re Transient Occupancy Tax Cases S226645.  This case includes the following issue: When a customer books a hotel room through an online travel company, should the

Robin Meadow speaking at the 2016 Trusts & Estates Symposium

At this year’s symposium for the Trust & Estates Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Robin Meadow will speak about his landmark case Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871.  The decision fundamentally changed the law regarding reformation of wills, and was the

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