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Mr. Martin, a Martindale-Hubble AV rated attorney, represents a wide variety of clients in both state and federal court in the areas of commercial law, employment law, environmental law, and insurance defense and coverage litigation, including bad faith actions. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Martin served a two-year clerkship with the Honorable Harold R. Ryan, United States District Court, District of Idaho. Mr. Martin was honored by Chambers & Partners for his knowledge and experience in the area of Commercial Litigation, and in 2007 was listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Insurance Law. Mr. Martin was also honored as the "2007 Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Attorney of the Year" for the Family Advocate Program." Mr. Martin's recent experience includes: General Business/Commercial Litigation Businesses including a major computer manufacturer in various litigated matters involving patent infringement, patent validity, and patent licensing.National investment manager and lenders regarding claims of lender liability, alleged breach of loan commitments and promises to lend money.National bank and its insurance company subsidiary regarding claims arising out of purchase and sale of insurance agency. Various clients in intellectual property actions involving claims of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and trade secrets.Major semiconductor manufacturer in a multiple plaintiff action involving allegations of disability discrimination, retaliation, and personal injury. Major semiconductor manufacturer in a multiple plaintiff action involving allegations of disability discrimination, retaliation, and personal injury. Employers and administrators in actions brought under the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).Various business entities in breach of contract disputes involving productions of computer components, covenants not to compete, revocation of franchises, and construction disputes.Environmental/Natural Resource Litigation Major oil company in state court proceedings, including a proposed class action involving claims arising out of remediation of petroleum storage sites. Multistate radiator repair business with respect to state, local and federal civil/criminal claims arising from discharge of contaminants National manufactured home builder with respect to state, local and federal civil/criminal claims arising from discharge of contaminants.Local building contractor regarding claims arising out of remodel of service station facility involving new petroleum equipment and contamination resulting from installation. Major oil company in federal court proceeding in claim for remediation of a bulk plan facility near state waters.Petroleum equipment installer and inspector regarding claims of failure to detect leaky lines and resulting contamination.Forest association in landmark case concerning endowment lands trust litigation and the public trust doctrine. Large timber company in federal torts claim action against the United States Forest Service for an escaped controlled burn.Mr. Martin is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Idaho, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the American Bar Association and its Litigation Section, the Idaho State Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. In 2003 he was appointed by the Idaho State Bar to serve a three-year term on its Professional Conduct Board. Mr. Martin is also a member of the Federal Court Local Rules Committee for the District of Idaho, the Idaho Association of Defense Counsel, and the Meridian, Idaho, Chamber of Commerce. He is an officer of the Fourth District Bar Association, a member of the American Inns of Court, and also is a past Idaho State Representative for the Defense Research Institute.Mr. Martin received his undergraduate degree from Boise State University and his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1990 where he was editor-in chief of the Idaho Law Review. | 