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Martin S Putnam
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Martin Putnam
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by Gunther and Elizabeth | August 10, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements
Knows contract law; has great "people" skills
Mr. Putnam was able to resolve our legal issue with a retailer. We have had the pleasure of having Mr. Putnam represent us as our attorney regarding a retail contract dispute involving a rather large sum of money after we signed the contract. Mr. Putnam was able to understand technical details relat...
Martin S Putnam's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Martin has made numerous special appearances for my firm in Northern California. He is diligent, conscientious, and very knowledgeable in the area of consumer law."
"I endorse this lawyer. If I needed a lawyer, I would hire Martin. One of the brightest lawyers I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. With tons of lemon law experience, and years of practical experience in the law, I gladly endorse attorney Putnam. When you need a lawyer who knows the law and has been there and done that, if his office is anywhere near you I recommend him to you."
Louis Liberty
Consumer protection lawyer
Ronald Burdge
Lemon law lawyer
Experience
Honors
1972
Danforth Graduate Fellowship, Danforth Foundation
1971
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Work Experience
1995 - Present
, Law Offices of Martin Putnam
Associations
National Association of Consumer Attorneys
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Alarcon v. Fireside Bank
Won buyback for car purchaser
Mitchell v. American Fair Credit Assoc., 99 Cal.App.4th 1345 (2002)
Successfully defeated demand for arbitration.
Education
1981
Harvard Law School
J. D. cum laude
1979
Princeton University
M.A.
1971
Swarthmore College
B.A. with high honors
Speaking Engagements
2014
NACA Auto Fraud Conference
Bank Liability for Dealer Fraud
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I sold car without smog. Buyer paid tax in dmv and car failed smog. After 45 days since buyer has a car he wants cancel sale.
18 Aug 2012
Q&A
I had my girlfriend sign my personal check to my landlord. Is this illegal?
09 Aug 2012
Q&A
Does the lemon law apply to "wholesale car sales" in Massachusetts?
05 Aug 2012