News & Publications

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GMSR’s Marco Pulido and Stefan Love named 2024 “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP is thrilled to announce that Marco Pulido and Stefan Love have been recognized by Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters) as 2024 Southern California Rising Stars.  This prestigious honor is a testament to their exceptional legal skills, their unwavering

Jan 10, 2024
Ten GMSR Lawyers Named 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers

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 2024:  Kent Richland, Robin Meadow, Cindy Tobisman, Ted Xanders, Bob Olson, Tim Coates, Alana Rotter, Jeff Raskin, David Hackett,

Jan 03, 2024
Thank you from GMSR for 40 years

Dear Clients, Friends, and Family, As we mark our fourth decade, we’re filled with gratitude for your unwavering support.  Thank you for being an integral part of our journey, helping us navigate legal challenges, shape the law, and build lasting relationships.  We look forward to

Dec 18, 2023 Joseph Bui, Jeffrey Gurrola
GMSR Congratulates Its New Partners

Greines, Martin, Stein and Richland LLP is pleased to announce that Jeff Gurrola and Joseph Bui have become the firm’s newest partners. Before joining GMSR, Jeff gained experience both as a civil litigator and in-house counsel.  Since joining GMSR, Jeff has helped spearhead multiple appellate

GMSR’s Cindy Tobisman appears in front of California Supreme Court

On December 5, GMSR’s co-managing partner, Cindy Tobisman, argued on behalf of car consumer, Lisa Niedermeier, at the California Supreme Court. GMSR’s client sued an auto manufacturer under California’s Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) for failing to repair or replace her defective vehicle despite sixteen

Nov 10, 2023 Robin Meadow
Best Lawyers® 2024 Los Angeles Lawyer of The Year, Appellate Practice, Robin Meadow

GMSR’s Robin Meadow, who was recently named Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year for Appellate Practice in Los Angeles in the 2024 edition of Southern California Best Lawyers®, discusses his 50 successful years handling appeals. To read the digital version of the publication and learn

Nov 02, 2023
Best Lawyers® Ranks GMSR In Tier One Of The Best Law Firms®

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked nationally in Tier 1 for Appellate Practice, and regionally in 5 practice areas, including Appellate Practice, in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list: National Tier 1: Appellate Practice Regional

Oct 12, 2023
UCLA Law Standout Katarina Rusinas Joins GMSR As The Firm’s Latest Appellate Fellow

GMSR warmly welcomes new appellate fellow Katarina Rusinas. Katarina received her law degree from the University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, where she earned the highest grade in her Legal Research and Writing section and graduated in the top 10% of her class. 

Sep 15, 2023 Tina Kuang
GMSR Associate And Former Appellate Fellow Tina Kuang On Her Rare Opportunity To Start Her Career As An Appellate Lawyer

GMSR’s Tina Kuang was the firm’s first Appellate Fellow.  Now working as an associate, Tina reflects back on her time at the firm working as a fellow: Why did you decide to do the fellowship? I worked as a GMSR law clerk during law school,

“Best Lawyers®” Recognizes GMSR Lawyers For Appellate Practice

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

Who We Serve

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

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.

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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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TRIAL COUNSEL

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.

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INDIVIDUALS

GMSR vigorously advocates the rights of individual plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal appellate courts.

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COMMUNITY PRO BONO

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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