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 nearly 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.
Practice Areas
Education
LAW SCHOOL University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 1990
UNDERGRADUATE Boise State University, B.S., 1987
Community Activities
Boise State University School of Public Service Advisory Council, Member
Boise State University Foundation, Secretary and Director (2019-Present)
Pro Bono legal work for the Family Advocate Program (CASA) 25+ years
Volunteer attorney for the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
Boise Centennial Rotary Club, Charter member, President, 2015-2016
Idaho Pro Bono Commission, Founding Member
Fourth District Bar Commission
- 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 Lawyers Section, Past Chair
- Bar Exam Grader
Federal Bar Association – Federal Litigation & Judiciary Sections
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
