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John Francis Martin
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Biography
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 Attorney 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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
70%
36 years | 1,564 cases
Administrative Law
10%
46 years | 335 cases
Civil Rights
10%
54 years | 112 cases
Education
10%
36 years | 224 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Francis Martin
3100 Oak Rd Ste 230, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597-7740
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct
Posted by Alan | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Avoid, flaky support, billing errors
I received poor counsel from John F. Martin. I was told a doctor who injured me could pay me $30k without needing to notify their insurance, then months later, I was told it was $3K. There were several reoccurring billing errors. When I complained to Mr. Martin in writing about the errors and the han...
John Francis Martin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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1999
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1998
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1997
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1996
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Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of John F. Martin
1979 - 1994
Partner, Law Office of Sandvik and Martin
1975 - 1979
Associate, Law Office Gerald P. Martin
1972 - 1975
Deputy District Attorney, Alameda County District Attorney's Office
1966 - 1972
Office Manager, New York Life Insurance Company
Associations
1999 - Present
Fee Arbitration Panel, Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
EASE Mediation Panel, Contra Costa County Superior CourtMember
1982 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
C.B. v. City of Sonora, 769 F.3d 1005 (9th Cir., En Banc, 2014)
Affirmed in part, and reversed in part.
Education
1971
San Francisco Law Sch
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
Saint Mary's College of California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
Personal Injury Trial Practice
Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case
1993
Personal Injury Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation in California
Publications
1997
National Business Institute Seminar
Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case
1993
National Business Institute, Inc
Personal Injury Litigation in California