Practice Areas
Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Employment & Labor Law
Environmental & Natural Resources
Insurance Defense
Professional Malpractice
Education
J.D., University of Idaho, 1990
B.S., Boise State University, 1987
Admissions/Memberships
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Federal Court Local Rules Committee for the District of Idaho
Idaho Association of Defense Counsel
Idaho State Bar Association
Officer of the Fourth District Bar Association
Supreme Court of Idaho
U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Publications
James L. Martin and Tyler J. Anderson, “A State-by-State Guide to Construction & Design Law: Idaho Construction & Design Law,” Second Edition, American Bar Association.
Professional Profile
Mr. Martin, a Martindale-Hubble AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 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 was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. 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.