IRS Form 5500 Reminders for Employer Plan Sponsors
The July 31, 2024 un-extended Form 5500 due date for calendar year employee benefit plans is fast approaching. Careful review of the Form 5500 with…
ReadJames L. Martin
Partner
- Location:
- Boise
- Phone:
- 208.388.4071
- Fax:
- 208.954.5217
- Email:
- jmartin@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Jim Martin’s complex commercial litigation practice is devoted to providing clients with advice and representation when they face significant financial or operational risks. He has been involved in litigated matters of every size and has assisted a wide variety of clients in resolving cases to a successful conclusion.
Most importantly, having now been in private practice for over 30 years, he understands and appreciates that clients demand and deserve efficiency, responsiveness, and a good listening ear. Additionally, Mr. Martin chairs the firm’s Recruiting Committee.
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Boise State University Foundation
Executive Chair, 2023-2025
Secretary and Director, since 2019
Boise State University School of Public Service Advisory Council, Member
Pro Bono legal work for the Family Advocate Program (CASA), 25+ years
Trauma Invervention Program (TIP) of the Treasure Valley, Board Member
Volunteer attorney for the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
Idaho State Bar Professional Conduct Board, Chairman
Idaho Association of Defense Counsel, Member, former Idaho State Rep.
Defense Research Institute (DRI), Member
U.S. District Court D. of Idaho Local Civil Rules Committee, Member
Idaho AGC (Associated General Contractors), Member
Boise Centennial Rotary Club, Charter Member, President 2015-2016
Idaho State Pro Bono Commission, Founding Member
Fourth District Bar Association
Past Chair
Local Pro Bono Committee, Former Member
Idaho State Bar
Idaho Academy for Leadership for Lawyers (IALL), Founding Member/Steering Committee
Professionalism & Ethics and Litigation Sections
Young Lawyer’s Section, Past Chair
Bar Exam Grader
Federal Bar Association – Federal Litigation, Judiciary Division
American Bar Association – Litigation Section
City Club of Boise, Member
Hillcrest Country Club
Board Member and Secretary
Member of Boise Open Committee
Member of various other committees (House, Golf, Invitational, Ad Hoc Patio)
Concordia Law School, Former Mentor
EDUCATION
Law School:
University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1990
Undergraduate:
Boise State University, B.S., 1987
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho State and Federal Courts
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021 Boise State University Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, since 2013
Martindale Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rating, since 2006
Idaho Business Review, Leaders in Law – Firm Partner, 2014
Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year 2017 – Litigation and Insurance
Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year 2014 – Litigation and Banking & Finance
Best Lawyers® – Banking & Finance, since 2007
Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, since 2009
Super Lawyers – Top 100 Lawyers Mountain West 2018
Chambers and Partners – General and Commercial Litigation, since 2007
Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
Rotary “Ethics in Business” Nominee, 2011
Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Award, 2008
CASA Lawyer of the Year, 2007
Family Advocates Volunteer of the Quarter, 2018
LEX MUNDI
Lex Mundi Institute Advanced Leadership & Management Program, 2018
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
“A State-by-State Guide to Construction & Design Law: Idaho Construction & Design Law,” Second Edition, James L. Martin and Tyler J. Anderson, American Bar Association
CLE to Judge Winmill’s third year University of Idaho Law Students on “Discovery in Complex Litigation,” October, 2014, September, 2013, September, 2012, September, 2011
Multiple Presentations to Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers Classes, 2011-2014
Related Insights
Two New Employment Law Developments
Covers the new FTC rule barring non-compete agreements & the Department of Labor’s salary threshold increase for FLSA white-collar exemptions.
ReadCorporate Transparency Act – Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement
The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain entities to disclose the beneficial ownership information from people who own or control a company. We’re here to help…
ReadSECURE 2.0 Update
It has been almost six months since “SECURE 2.0” was enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. There has been no shortage of…
Read
