Appellate Fellow

Attorney
Edward Tao
Edward Tao recently joined GMSR as an Appellate Fellow.  In this role, Edward assists the firm’s attorneys by conducting legal research, cite-checking briefs and motions, and helping them prepare for oral argument. Edward earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School where he was selected as
Attorney
Mitchell Garmany
Mitchell Garmany began his legal career at GMSR as an Appellate Fellow.  As a fellow, Mitchell helps GMSR attorneys draft briefs and motions, conducts legal research, cite-checks and proofreads briefs, and helps the firm’s attorneys prepare for oral argument. Mitchell earned his J.D. from the
Attorney
Brandon Broukhim
Brandon Broukhim recently joined GMSR as an Appellate Fellow.  In this role, Brandon helps GMSR attorneys draft briefs and motions, conducts legal research, cite-checks and proofreads briefs, and helps the firm’s attorneys prepare for oral argument. Brandon earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School in
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. 

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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