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John Christopher Martin
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Biography
I am a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. My office is in Menlo Park, and I live in Redwood City. Call today:.
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
The Law Offices of John C. Martin
1145 Merrill St, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-4303
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Red G | October 26, 2020 | Probate
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...
Posted by Dana | October 31, 2013
A great attorney to trust with our estate and wills
John Martin is an honest, straightforward attorney. He is extremely trustworthy. He is a very smart man. I find him sincere and direct. No confusion, everything articulately explained. I highly recommend his expertise....
John Christopher Martin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is young, smart, and able based on my personal experience in working with him on many files. -Jim Palmer"
"I consulted with John on some trust matters in the past and was very impressed with the knowledge and insight he provided me."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Karlina Paredes
Family lawyer
Shahram Miri
Probate lawyer
Experience
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 BureauAccredited Business
2009 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2014 - 2015
KiwanisPast President
2013 - 2014
Kiwanis Club of Menlo ParkPresident
2012 - 2014
RagazziBoard Member
2010 - 2014
Advisors ForumMember
2009 - 2011
Menlo Park Chamber of CommerceFormer Board of Directors
2009 - 2010
Kiwanis Club Foundation of Menlo ParkBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Boston College International Law ReviewExecutive 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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a trustee of a Generation Skipping Trust transfer the trust property to a skip person?
25 Jun 2014
Q&A
Can I use NOLO online living trust?
26 Jun 2014
Q&A
When a trust is being administered, may the trustee simply send notice to actual known creditors or is publication required?
25 Oct 2013