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GMSR to Attend and Speak at the FDCC 2017 Winter Meeting

The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) will hold its annual Winter Meeting this year at The Belmont Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina on March 6 – 10, 2017.   This year, GMSR partner Robert Olson, an FDCC member will be speaking on

Many of GMSR’s appellate attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers; Robert Olson named among the Top 100 in Southern California

GMSR’s appellate attorneys who were recognized as Super Lawyers for 2017 include: Tim Coates, Bob Olson, Robin Meadow, Marc Poster, Kent Richland, Marty Stein, and Cindy Tobisman. Bob Olson is on the Top 100 List for 2017.  The Top 100 List is a listing of lawyers

Jan 12, 2017 Robert A. Olson
GMSR to Attend and Speak at the ASCDC’s 56th Annual Seminar

The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) will hold its 56th Annual Seminar at the JW Marriot in downtown Los Angeles on February 23-24, 2017.  This year, GMSR partner Robert Olson, a past president of the organization, will present for the 18th consecutive year

Jan 05, 2017 Robert A. Olson
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.  Robert Olson and Jonathan Eisenman will address how to prepare for oral argument on appeal.

Nov 29, 2016 Robert A. Olson
Robert Olson Speaking at the 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 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

Seven GMSR lawyers selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017

GMSR is proud to congratulate its seven appellate lawyers who have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. All seven are on the list for their appellate expertise. GMSR’s appellate lawyers have been named to Best Lawyers every

Aug 02, 2016 Robert A. Olson
Robert A. Olson to speak on expedited jury trials at the CAALA & ASCDC Joint Seminar & Reception

Robert A. Olson, a Partner at GMSR, will be speaking on a panel at this year’s Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAAL) and Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) Joint Litigation Summit. Bob will be speaking on expedited jury trials to build upon

GMSR receives a sixth California Lawyer Attorney of the Year award for its work in Estate of Duke (2015)

GMSR proudly congratulates Robin Meadow, Robert Olson, and Jeffrey Raskin for receiving the prestigious California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award (CLAY) for their role as the petitioners’ counsel in Estate of Duke (2015) 61 Cal.4th 871. This is the sixth CLAY award for the

Nine GMSR lawyers named Southern California Super Lawyers

Nine GMSR lawyers were named as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2016: Tim Coates, Irving Greines, Robin Meadow, Bob Olson, Marc Poster, Barbara Ravitz, Kent Richland, Marty Stein and Cynthia Tobisman. Robin Meadow is on the Top 100 List for the sixth time. The Top

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PUBLIC ENTITIES

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.

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INSURERS

Where coverage may exist, GMSR represents insureds on appeal effectively and efficiently. Where it does not, the firm protects insurers’ right to deny claims.

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BUSINESSES

GMSR offers corporate clients objective assessments on appeal, based on a deep understanding of the limitations and opportunities of appellate review.

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INDIVIDUALS

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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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