Joshua W. Martin

Attorney

Joshua W. Martin

Attorney

805.541.2800

JMartin@sjlmlaw.com

Joshua Martin joined the firm’s civil litigation department in October 2007.

Background:

Josh received his law degree from the University of Utah in 2003 where he was a member, and later an editor, of the Utah Law Review. While in law school, he served as a teaching assistant to first-year law students in legal writing and was designated a William H. Leary Scholar based on his outstanding academic achievements.

After obtaining his law degree in 2003, Josh practiced criminal defense with the Salt Lake City law firm of Rasmussen & Miner, where he obtained valuable courtroom experience while defending dozens of criminal cases. Josh later moved on to civil practice, joining the prestigious litigation boutique of Burbidge Mitchell & Gross, where Josh practiced commercial litigation. While there, Josh participated in the defense and prosecution of several multi-million dollar lawsuits.

Josh is also licensed to practice law in the State of Utah. Josh lives in Arroyo Grande with his wife, Bonnie, and their son, Max.

Representative Accomplishments:

* Obtained summary judgment on behalf of landowner in easement dispute
* Assisted in obtaining $3 million jury verdict in partnership dispute
* Assisted in arguing and obtaining dismissal of claims against escrow officer, and obtaining an award of attorney fees for client
* Assisted in obtaining favorable settlement on behalf of patient in medical malpractice lawsuit
* Obtained trial verdict in favor of client in dispute involving property valued at over $2 million
* Obtained award of judgment in property dispute involving property valued at over $500,000
* Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client in partnership dispute

Professional Affiliations:

* State Bar of California (Member)
* San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (Member)
* San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section (Chairperson)
* California Young Lawyers Association (Member)
* American Bar Association (Member)

Community Contributions:

* CASA of San Luis Obispo (Child Advocate)
* High School Mock Trial Competition (Judge)
* Bluegrass Music Society of the Central Coast (Member)
* Central Coast Executive Networking Association (Member)