News & Publications

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Mar 13, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
GMSR to Speak at the County Counsels’ Association of California Spring 2017 Civil Law and Litigation Conference

GMSR managing partner Timothy Coates will and attend and speak at the County Counsels’ Association of California Spring 2017 Civil Law and Litigation Conference.  Tim will discuss current developments in Establishment Clause claims under the First Amendment.  The Civil Law and Litigation Spring 2017 Conference

Mar 10, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
International Municipal Lawyers Association’s 2017 Mid-Year Seminar

GMSR is proud to sponsor and take part in the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) 2017 Mid-Year Seminar in Washington, D.C. from April 21-24, 2017. The IMLA is one of the foremost organizations serving the needs of attorneys representing governmental entities across a broad spectrum

Feb 23, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
Federal Civil Rights Act, California Governmental Tort Liability Practice (CEB)
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 06, 2017 Timothy T. Coates
GMSR to Participate in DRI’s Civil Rights & Governmental Tort Liability Seminar

GMSR supports DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar—and is co-sponsoring one of the receptions at this year’s annual Civil Rights & Governmental Tort Liability Seminar, in Nashville, Tennessee, from January 26 to January 27.  GMSR managing partner Timothy Coates, who is on the DRI Governmental

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

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 Timothy T. Coates
Timothy Coates to attend League of California Cities Spring Conference 2016

GMSR is proud to be an attending sponsor of the League of California Cities Spring Conference 2016. This year’s conference is being held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. GMSR has a long history of working with and supporting the great cities in the State

Feb 23, 2016 Timothy T. Coates
Federal Civil Rights Act, California Governmental Tort Liability Practice (CEB)
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

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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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