CLE

WEBINAR—The Appeal Killers: Ways To Avoid Dooming Your Appeal Before You Even Get There

There are numerous procedural traps in the trial court that can doom a case’s chances of success on appeal.  On July 11, 2024, at 12:30 pm, appellate lawyers Alana Rotter and Jeff Gurrola will present a 1-hour webinar offering tips on avoiding these traps, including:

Apr 28, 2022 Robin Meadow
CLE Panel Featuring GMSR’s Robin Meadow: Appellate Oral Argument: Philosophy, Preparation, Presentation, and Rebuttal

A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A DATE:  Thursday, May 19, 2022 TIME:  1:00pm-2:30pm EST, 10:00am-11:30am PST Early Registration Discount Deadline, Friday, April 29, 2022   This CLE course will provide appellate counsel with techniques for persuading appellate judges during oral argument, including

May 18, 2017 Jeffrey E. Raskin
GMSR attorney Jeff Raskin will speak about the closely-watched case of Sheppard, Mullen v. J-M Manufacturing

Attorney Jeff Raskin has been invited to speak at a meeting of the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley to discuss the facts and legal theories in the closely watched case of Sheppard, Mullen, Richter & Hampton LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., which is

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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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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

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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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