From left, Gary J. Wax, Robert A. Olson, Timothy T. Coates, Robin Meadow, Cynthia E. Tobisman and Kent L. Richland of Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP outside their offices in Los Angeles
Appellate law is part ivory tower and part futuristic dystopia, according to the partners at Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP.
"The odds are not in your favor, to quote some 'Hunger Games,'" said partner Cynthia E. Tobisman.
In other words, most appeals don't get very far. The state Supreme Court receives thousands of petitions a year, but delivers only a few dozen published... (continued)