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06/24/2026

We believe there is no substitute for learning by doing.

We were proud to have Managing Partner Adam Carlson co-lead the Contra Costa County Bar Association's two-day Learning by Doing: The Art of Jury Selection program. Participants didn't just hear lectures about voir dire—they got on their feet, worked through real-world jury selection challenges, developed strategies with co-counsel, and conducted mock jury selection with volunteer jurors in a courtroom-style setting.

As trial opportunities become less frequent, programs like this are more important than ever. Developing courtroom skills requires practice, feedback, and repetition. The next generation of trial lawyers deserves opportunities to build those skills in a supportive environment before the stakes are real.

A special thank you to the Contra Costa County Bar Association for investing in practical, hands-on education for its members and creating opportunities for lawyers to grow as advocates.

We're grateful to have been part of a program dedicated to strengthening the future of trial advocacy.

05/18/2026

When police investigate their own, the truth doesn’t always come easy. What looked like an “unavoidable tragedy” unraveled through strategic discovery—revealing distracted driving, missing evidence, and investigative bias. This is why we push harder. Dig deeper. And refuse to accept the first version of the story. Because accountability starts where assumptions end.

Managing partner, Adam Carlson, had the honor and privilege to be featured in the May 2026 issue of Trial Magazine by the American Association for Justice. Adam’s article, “When Police Investigate Their Own,” discusses the challenges of officer-involved investigations, the importance of early discovery, and strategies for uncovering the truth when internal narratives begin to harden before the evidence does.

The full article is linked in our bio!

05/11/2026

CMS Law is proud to congratulate our partner, Larry Cook, on being named a finalist for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year award!

Larry's dedication to advocating for injured clients, commitment to justice, and outstanding trial work continue to make a meaningful impact both inside and outside the courtroom. We are honored to celebrate this recognition alongside his esteemed co-counsel at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger.

Congratulations Larry, on this well-deserved honor! This recognition reflects not only the significance of the case, but the extraordinary commitment Larry brings to every client he represents.

05/04/2026

We are proud to share that our managing partner, Adam Carlson, has been named a finalist for the Mentorship Award at the 2026 California Legal Awards!

Adam’s recognition reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to mentorship — not as a passive concept, but as an active, structured, and impactful part of the legal profession.

Through his leadership with the Earl Warren Inn of Court, Adam designed and implemented a comprehensive mentorship program that brings together experienced attorneys, judges, and newer members of the profession in a meaningful way. By creating clear structure, thoughtful discussion frameworks, and accountability through a mentorship “challenge,” the program has fostered lasting professional relationships and a high level of engagement across participants.

Adam’s mentorship efforts also extend to young aspiring members of the profession, including high school and college students exploring a future in law.

Adam also believes the legal profession gets stronger when experience is shared, not guarded. Adam has guest lectured for negotiations classes at UC Berkeley Law and has hosted a variety of CLE courses with the Contra Costa County Bar Association , such as the three-day experiential Trial Course Practicum, Zoom Depositions, and supports many more.

Congratulations, Adam! This recognition is well earned!

You can find the full list of finalists here! https://www.law.com/therecorder/2026/04/27/announcing-the-finalists-for-the-2026-california-legal-awards/?slreturn=20260504152134

04/09/2026

Our partners, Andy Schwartz and Adam Carlson, had the pleasure of presenting a CLE program on the strategic considerations of remote and in person depositions for the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Contra Costa County Bar Association

It was a wonderful program and we hope it was insightful and informative, especially for the next generation of attorneys navigating the legal field and the ever-changing developments in litigation!

Thank you to all of the participants and to BHBA and CCCBA for helping facilitate!

03/31/2026

Our very own managing partner, Adam Carlson, and founding partner, Andy Schwartz, will be talking all things zoom depositions on Monday, April 6th at 12:30PM Pacific via Zoom! There is still time to register, so check out the link in our bio! This program is in collaboration with the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Contra Costa County Bar Association. This CLE will cover (1) the efficiencies and advantages of Zoom depositions; (2) key challenges; and (3) emerging best practices and ethical considerations.

We highly recommend new attorneys to learn from these seasoned trial lawyers as they give us the inside scoop on deposition practice, whether it is in person or virtual!

Link to register here: https://tr.ee/EUbaJICbl7

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