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John Francis Martin

Employment and labor Attorney at Walnut Creek, CA

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Learn John’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    70%
    Employment Harassment and Discrimination. Severance Agreements. Wrongful Termination. Employee Benefits (ERISA)

    33 years, 1,564 cases

  2. Administrative law
    10%
    Professional and Governmental License Revocation Hearings and Personnel and Civil Service Board Hearings

    43 years, 335 cases

  3. Civil rights
    10%
    Excessive Force and Wrongful Arrest and Imprisonment Claims

    51 years, 112 cases

  4. Education
    10%
    IEP and 504 disputes and litigation. Expulsion Hearings

    33 years, 224 cases

Since 1979, the Law Offices of John F. Martin has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of employment, personal injury, and consumer matters. Senior Partner John F. Martin has over 35 years of experience in litigating cases in California and Federal Courts. Associate Attorneys Georgelle Cuevas (Heintel) and Marta R. Vanegas provide our clients with excellent legal representation.

John is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings for over 25 years and is listed as one of the Top Rated Lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Licensed for 50 years
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 1972
Updated 12/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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John Francis Martin
3100 Oak Rd Ste 230
Walnut Creek, CA, 94597-7740

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Posted by Vanji | October 23, 2009
Excellent, no dobt.
John's team was incredible, and professional. I am 100 percent pleased.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Offices of John F. Martin
  • 1994 - Present
  • Partner
  • Law Office of Sandvik and Martin
  • 1979 - 1994
  • Associate
  • Law Office Gerald P. Martin
  • 1975 - 1979
  • Deputy District Attorney
  • Alameda County District Attorney's Office
  • 1972 - 1975
  • Office Manager
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • 1966 - 1972
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Education

  • San Francisco Law Sch
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1971
  • Saint Mary's College of California
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1965

Legal Cases

  • C.B. v. City of Sonora, 769 F.3d 1005 (9th Cir., En Banc, 2014)
  • Affirmed in part, and reversed in part.

Associations

  • Fee Arbitration Panel, Alameda County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • EASE Mediation Panel, Contra Costa County Superior Court
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Contra Costa County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1982 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1972 - Present
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Honors and Awards

  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2002
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2001
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1999
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1998
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1997
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 1996
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Publications

  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case
  • 1997
  • National Business Institute, Inc
  • Personal Injury Litigation in California
  • 1993

Speaking Engagements

  • Personal Injury Trial Practice
  • Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case
  • 1997
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation in California
  • 1993

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Employment and labor Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. John favors practical solutions over extended litigation and is immensely knowledgeable in the areas of employment and civil rights law. He is result-oriented, yet pursues excellence and is highly dedicated to ethical, professional, and zealous representation of our clients. I learned a tremendous amount from John and am happy to call him my friend and mentor."
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Walnut Creek Employment and labor Lawyer John Francis Martin
John Francis Martin
Employment and labor Attorney
Walnut Creek, CA
Licensed for 50 years
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