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 has made impactful contributions to the legal profession as a lecturer and author. He has spoken at esteemed groups, like the State Bar of California and the California Judges Association. He has authored many legal publications. He was the Executive Editor of California Defense Magazine. His writings, including the Proposition 51 book, helped legal education. It was for the California Education for the Bars program.

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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