George F. Martin

George F. Martin is a highly experienced attorney. He is Of Counsel at Borton Petrini, LLP. He was the Firm’s Managing Partner for over 25 years. He specializes in business litigation, real estate, agricultural, and employment law. He has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 rating from Martindale Hubbell, which reflects his top legal skills and ethics.

George has a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Davis, School of Law. His legal skills have greatly shaped California law. Appellate court decisions, like Riddick v. Hay and Bank of America v. S.C. Anderson, establish important legal precedents.

Besides litigation, George has mediated and arbitrated complex and simple cases. His refined mediation techniques helped him resolve them. He emphasizes collaboration with counsel to achieve equitable outcomes for all parties. His work in land use, regulatory law, and corporate deals has helped many clients. They now navigate complex legal issues with confidence.

Beyond his practice, George is a recognized thought leader in the legal community as both a lecturer and author. He has presented to leading organizations, including the State Bar of California and the California Judges Association, and has written extensively on key legal issues. A former Executive Editor of *California Defense* magazine, George has authored numerous legal publications, including a well-regarded book on Proposition 51 for the California Education for the Bars program, helping advance legal education throughout California.

George has led professional and civic organizations. He was President of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and served on the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce boards and the Kern County Economic Development Corp. His commitment to law and community service is notable. It shows his key role in raising legal and civic standards.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Borton Petrini, LLP
• Chairman, Witkin Legal Institute Advisory Board
• Member, Automobile Club of Southern California
• Member, Kern County Economic Development Corporation
• Member, Kern County Board of Trade

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California Davis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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