Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Employment Law Representation in San Diego
The Law Office of John P. Martin has provided quality legal representation since 1994, combining aggressive advocacy with personalized service. Our firm specializes in employment law, class action litigation, and mediation, serving clients throughout San Diego and surrounding areas. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, we prioritize client needs while maintaining reasonable fees. Our unique problem-solving approach has successfully resolved complex cases involving wage disputes, workplace discrimination, and constitutional violations. We maintain strong professional ethics while offering tailored legal strategies for both individual plaintiffs and corporate clients.Our practice emphasizes transparency, with clear communication throughout every case. The firm's track record includes landmark settlements like the $34M Moldowan v. Sears Holdings case. We remain committed to community service through donations to organizations like the San Diego Food Bank. Our attorneys hold advanced mediation credentials and have published articles in legal journals. Clients consistently praise our dedication, with testimonials highlighting our personal touch and courtroom success.
Services
Employment Law
Class Action Litigation
Wage and Hour Disputes
Workplace Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of combined experience in employment law litigation
- Our firm has secured $34M+ in class action settlements
- We offer personalized legal strategies for each client's unique situation
- Our attorneys hold advanced mediation credentials from NCRC
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every case
What people say
Expert in employment law
Personalized legal strategies
Dedicated to client rights
Successful case outcomes
Creative legal approaches
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice protects workers' rights in cases involving wage disputes, discrimination, and wrongful termination. We represent clients in negotiations, administrative hearings, and court proceedings. Our attorneys stay current with evolving labor regulations to provide effective representation for both employees and employers.
Class Action Litigation
We specialize in class action cases where groups face similar workplace violations. Our firm has secured landmark settlements in wage and hour disputes, including the $34M Moldowan v. Sears Holdings case. We handle complex documentation and court representation for large-scale employment law matters.
Wage and Hour Disputes
Our wage dispute practice addresses unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, and misclassification issues. We help employees recover owed compensation and ensure employers maintain compliance with California labor laws. Our experience includes recovering $25M for Rite Aid employees in a landmark case.
Workplace Discrimination
We represent clients facing discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability. Our attorneys handle harassment claims and EEOC mediation. We've successfully resolved cases involving systemic bias in hiring, promotions, and workplace treatment.
Wrongful Termination
Our wrongful termination practice challenges illegal job termination cases. We handle contract disputes, whistleblower protections, and retaliation claims. We've recovered significant settlements for clients facing unjust dismissal in both individual and class action lawsuits.
People
John P. Martin
Attorney at Law
John P. Martin has practiced employment law since 1994, specializing in class action litigation. He holds mediation credentials from the National Conflict Resolution Center and has secured over $100M in settlements. His practice focuses on wage disputes and workplace discrimination cases.
Questions
What employment law cases do you handle?
We handle wage disputes, discrimination claims, wrongful termination, and workplace harassment cases. Our experience includes both individual representation and class action litigation.
How do class action lawsuits work?
Class actions allow groups with similar claims to pursue legal action collectively. We handle case certification, documentation, and court representation to ensure fair compensation for all affected parties.
What are common wage violations?
Common violations include unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, and employee misclassification. We help workers recover owed wages and ensure employers maintain labor law compliance.
How long do employment cases take?
Case duration varies by complexity. Individual cases may resolve in months, while class actions typically take 1-3 years. We provide regular updates throughout the legal process.
Do you offer free consultations?
We offer initial consultations to evaluate your case. Payment arrangements are discussed during this meeting, with options including contingency fees for appropriate cases.
