jurisdiction

GMSR persuades Court of Appeal that mobilehome park owner did not create a nuisance by installing solar panels

In 1984, GMSR’s client, Canyon View, obtained a use permit to construct a mobilehome park.  The permit required 50% of the park’s land to be maintained as “open space.”  Three decades later, Canyon View obtained permits and installed a solar energy system.  The City of

People v. DODG Corporation (Aug. 21, 2024, No. A163757) 2024 WL 3886055

Court of Appeal reverses more than $5 million in civil penalties and attorney fees assessed against GMSR’s property-owner client

City of Santa Clarita v. Canyon View Limited (Aug. 13, 2024, B320230) 2024 WL 3822606

GMSR persuades Court of Appeal that mobilehome park owner did not create a nuisance by installing solar panels

Cohen v. Bank Leumi Le-Israel (July 28, 2005, B174254) 2005 WL 1775038 [nonpublished opinion]

Sufficiency of contact between foreign party and California resident to support exercise of jurisdiction

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
BUSINESSES

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

Read More
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.

Read More
INDIVIDUALS

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

Read More
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.

Read More