Atty. Gerald A. Martin
After his arrival in Oregon in 1969, Mr. Martin spent one year as law clerk for the Honorable Thomas H.
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Gerald A. Martin is a Retired Partner based in Bend, Oregon, practicing at Francis Hansen Martin Llp. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, hoa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1970), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1969) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Bend, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After his arrival in Oregon in 1969, Mr. Martin spent one year as law clerk for the Honorable Thomas H. Tongue, Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
- At the conclusion of the clerkship, Mr. Martin became an associate with the Portland firm of Dezendorf, Spears and Lubersky (Lane Powell, et al.) After approximately two years with that firm, Mr. Martin moved to Bend , Oregon , preferring to practice in a smaller community
- In Bend , Mr. Martin joined the firm of Gray, Fancher, Holmes and Hurley where he spent nine years concentrating his practice on litigation
- In 1980, he joined Win Francis and he and Mr. Francis remained a two-attorney firm until 2003, when they were joined by Martin Hansen
- Mr. Martin has continued to handle litigation almost exclusively and primarily in the areas set forth above
- During the course of his practice, Mr. Martin has tried cases in nearly every county in the State of Oregon , as well as in the US District Court including appeals to the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
- In addition to practicing law, Mr. Martin has served on Bar committees, including a three-year term on the Board of Bar Examiners from 1978 until 1981
- Phi Delta Phi
- Member, Oregon Community College Budget Committee, 1983-1991
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Gerald A. Martin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald A. Martin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gerald A. Martin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald A. Martin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gerald A. Martin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Gerald A. Martin is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gerald A. Martin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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