John Christopher Martin

John Christopher Martin

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Menlo Park, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

1145 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 24%

18 years

24%
Business 4%

18 years

4%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of John C. Martin

1145 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-4303

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John Christopher Martin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Red G | October 26, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Relief!

The universe smiled upon me when I was referred to John Martin. Just being able to explain my very emotionally charged issue(Probate) to someone who actually listened, asked valid, pertinent questions and was able to explain the reality and totality of my situation was the RELIEF I desperately needed.... After speaking to John, I felt as if a huge weight was lifted and hope returned. I don't know if he is going to take my case but just speaking to him was enough for me. He restored belief in, not only myself, but my reason & cause for going through this horrible situation. I cannot adequately express in words what he did for me! 5 stars isn't enough!

Posted by Maureen | November 9, 2013

John Martin Law - Excellent!

We used John Martin to create our Living Trust and later, to draw up a legal papers regarding a shared equity purchase. In both cases, John Martin was incredibly knowledgable, professional, a wealth of wisdom - truly went beyond what we had expected. John is personable and very comfortable to work ...with. We have referred him to numerous others and every time people thank us for doing so.

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2013

Estate Planning and Advice

John is a very professional lawyer that clearly explains his services. He listens to your concerns and gets back to you in a timely way. His prices are fair and his ongoing service is very useful. After a serious accident last year he worked with my family to find the proper legal sources that I ne...eded. I then could recover in peace knowing things had been taken care of.

Posted by PAUL | November 6, 2013

John C. Martin Review

Mr. Martin is very professional, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain things in layman's terms. He is easy to work with and identifies the areas that need attention. We highly recommend him.

Posted by Ed & Marcia | November 4, 2013

Updating our old revokable living trust

Our trust was in need of being revised and updated, and we had put it off because we did not know of a lawyer to do it for us since the other lawyer had retired. We know the Martin family and had heard that John had recently opened his law practice. John went over the whole process with us and sho...wed the many areas where we needed changes and items lacking in our old trust. The experience was pleasant for us with John answering all our questions and explaining several things about the trust that we never really understood. We are very pleased with out new trust and know that John is available for any help we need in the future.

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John Christopher Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elaine Dai

Trusts lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Palmer

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is young, smart, and able based on my personal experience in working with him on many files. -Jim Palmer"

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Shahram Miri

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consulted with John on some trust matters in the past and was very impressed with the knowledge and insight he provided me."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Karlina Paredes

Family lawyer

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Shahram Miri

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning & Probate Law, California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California

2010

Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California

2010

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, United States Congress

2008

Peter A. Donovan Award, Boston College Law School

2008

Best Advocate, European Law Moot Court Competition

2008

Regional Finalist, European Law Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of John C. Martin

2012 - 2014

Of Counsel, Law Office of James D. Palmer, Jr.

2007 - 2007

Summer Associate, Salans

2006 - 2006

Clerk, Community Legal Services Of East Palo Alto

Associations

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited Business

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2014 - 2015

Kiwanis

Past President

2013 - 2014

Kiwanis Club of Menlo Park

President

2012 - 2014

Ragazzi

Board Member

2010 - 2014

Advisors Forum

Member

2009 - 2011

Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce

Former Board of Directors

2009 - 2010

Kiwanis Club Foundation of Menlo Park

Board of Directors

2007 - 2008

Boston College International Law Review

Executive Board of Editors

Sample of Legal Cases

Petition for Instructions and Construction of Trust Instrument

Settled according to terms favorable to client

Petition to Terminate Trust - San Mateo County Superior Court

The court granted the petition

Petition to Confirm Trust Property - Alameda County Superior Court

Case settled according to terms favorable to client

Petition to Determine Entitlement to Estate Distribution

The judge found for my clients, the intestate heirs

Petition to Modify Trust, Santa Clara County Superior Court

The Court granted the petition

Petition to Remove Trustee, Contra Costa Superior Court

The court suspended the Trustee and appointed a professional fiduciary

Objection to Petition for Probate, Contra Costa Superior Court

The court suspended the personal representative and appointed a private professional fiduciary

Petition to Modify Trust, Alameda County Superior Court

The Court granted the petition

Petition to Modify Trust, San Mateo County Superior Court

The Court granted the petition

850 Petition, Santa Clara County Superior Court

The Court granted the petition

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Education

2008

Boston Coll Law School

JD

2005

Univ Of California At Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

Sciences Po Paris

Diplome du Programme International

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo Estate Planning for Retirement Benefits

2010

Community Education of San Mateo County

Estate Planning Instructional Course

2009

Community Education of San Mateo County

Estate Planning Instructional Course

2009

Community Education of San Mateo County

Estate Planning Instructional Course

Publications

2015

Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury PLR 201551008

2008

Boston College International and Comparative Law Review Bringing Dead Capital to Life

Languages

English

French

Activity

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