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Class Actions

A leading San Diego employment attorney, John P. Martin has established a reputation for tireless advocacy on behalf of plaintiffs in employment-related class actions. His law firm, drawing from years of experience and deep-rooted proficiency, guides clients through the challenging and often intricate process of class action litigation.

Class actions are a fundamental part of the legal landscape, providing individuals with the power to challenge powerful corporations and assert their rights collectively.

Understanding Class Actions

Class actions provide a way for a large number of people, collectively termed as a ‘class’, who have suffered similar harm to join together and sue the defendant. This process offers numerous benefits, including efficiency in the legal process, a balanced playing field against powerful defendants, and enhanced access to justice for those who might otherwise be unable to afford legal representation.

A notable example of class action in the US is Moldowan v. Sears Holdings, which demonstrated the transformative power of class actions in addressing collective wrongs.

Services Offered by John P. Martin, Attorney at Law

John P. Martin, a dedicated employment lawyer in San Diego, offers a comprehensive array of legal services in class action cases.

Astute Legal Advice: Mr. Martin’s deep knowledge of class action law allows him to provide insightful and accurate advice tailored to each client’s specific circumstances.
Documentation Management: The law firm takes charge of the complex process of handling legal documentation, ensuring every piece of paperwork is correctly completed and filed on time.
Court Representation: With a solid track record in litigation, Mr. Martin effectively represents clients in court proceedings, presenting persuasive arguments to protect their interests.
Assertive Negotiation and Litigation: Known for his assertive approach, Mr. Martin fights vigorously for his clients, whether it’s in negotiations or in the courtroom.

Moreover, Mr. Martin’s client-centered approach sets him apart in the legal field. This approach includes:

Individual Understanding: He takes time to fully understand each client’s situation, appreciating the uniqueness of every case.
Tailored Legal Strategies: He believes that every client deserves a strategy that’s specifically designed for their case, leading to the creation of customized legal strategies.
Steadfast Support: From the first consultation to the resolution of the case, clients can expect unwavering support throughout their legal journey, ensuring they never feel alone during the process.

Class Actions in San Diego, California

In San Diego, California, class actions on employment-related issues are often categorized but are not limited to…

Wage and Hour Disputes: These typically involve cases where employers fail to pay employees the correct wages or overtime pay.
Workplace Discrimination: These cases deal with unfair treatment or bias in the workplace based on factors like race, gender, age, or disability.
Wrongful Termination: These claims arise when an employee is discharged from their position for unjust or illegal reasons.

The Value of Representation by John P. Martin, Attorney at Law

John P. Martin, with his comprehensive knowledge of these laws and extensive experience, offers the following benefits to his clients in San Diego-based class actions:

Potential for Significant Compensation: Clients can potentially receive considerable compensation for their damages, including lost wages, emotional distress, and even punitive damages in certain cases.
Meaningful Change in the Workplace: By pursuing a class action, clients not only stand up for their rights but also help effect positive changes in workplace policies and practices, creating a better work environment for others.

If you believe you’re part of a group that’s suffered due to an employer’s unlawful conduct, it is in your best interest to explore your legal options. With John P. Martin’s proven client-centered approach, you can confidently navigate the complexities of class action litigation.

Choose a San Diego employment lawyer dedicated to fighting for justice and committed to his clients. Contact John P. Martin, Attorney at Law, today. His commitment to your legal needs is a testament to his dedication to justice, a quality that truly sets his practice apart.

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WHAT IS A CLASS ACTION?

A class action allows groups of people, even those with small financial claims, who have a common grievance or have suffered a common violation of the law, to file one lawsuit to represent everyone similarly situated. A lot of people can be helped with this legal device, even if their individual claims may be relatively small, from pennies to a few thousand dollars.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION?

A common question of fact OR law (everyone has a similar issue or applies an identical law common to the situation or persons similarly situated, but NOT necessarily identical. Damages may well vary from person to person.)
Adequate class representative: YOUR claim would need to be typical of every person who was similarly situated;For example: both you and everyone you represent in your suit took the same treatment, such as Fen-Phen, which caused harm.You don’t have to be the best representative, only that your claim is typical and you are willing to “go to bat” for your claim and those of your class. You should also be honest and have good character, as you may represent a lot of other people.
The law firm must also be adequate to prosecute the case. At John P. Martin, Attorney at Law, we have made these cases a top priority and have successfully resolved them. Our most recent example is Albrecht v. Rite Aid, an employment law class action where we successfully represented thousands of employees resulting in a $25 million dollar settlement, one of the largest employment law class action settlements in California at the time. See Article for details.Numerousity: The claims are so numerous as to make pursuing individual claims unrealistic. Court has ruled that as few as 20 people satisfy this requirement. In our cases, we have represented hundreds (RLLW), to literally thousands of wage and hour victims in Albrecht v. Rite Aid, a case that settled for $25 million dollars.

At John P Martin, Attorney at Law, we strive to make a difference. We want to go to bat for you. We want to help. Call us. You can make a difference. We will give you prompt personal attention to determine whether we can help you.

What Our Clients Say

JPM What can I say about Mr. John Paul Martin that hasn't already been said. This man is a great lawyer and even more than that he is a great human being! I came to know John during a case where he was the lawyer for the class and I was one of the reps. John didn't just care about the case he cared about me as a human being. He would call me just to chat about whatever. How many lawyers let alone friends do that. We still talk to this day.

Eddie Alvarado

We retained Mr. Martin's services in connection with employee related issues, and we needed someone to advise us to prevent such incidents occurring within our company. Mr. Martin's professionalism, candor, and research was greatly appreciated, and we were able to resolve our issues with his assistance, and to minimize the risk further incidents will occur. We are very appreciative of John's legal guidance, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for his professional services.

J. Servin

John represented me with very favorable results in two employment cases: one wrongful termination and one for discrimination. John is an expert in employment law and brilliant in his thinking about a case. He has an amazing ability to craft profound arguments for a case and is so creative in finding flaws in the arguments he is presented with. What I appreciate most about John, aside from getting favorable results, is that he cares about his clients and is dedicated to helping those who have been wronged.

Jonelle G.

If you are looking for an attorney with plenty of experience in handling difficult cases,Mr. John Martin, Esq. is your best candidate. John Martin persevered and won one of the most difficult cases when he fought against Sears Roebuck & Co. for the rights of myself and thousands of co-workers. The case involved years of investigative and collective work by Mr. Martin that included collecting information from the thousands of co-workers through discovery, and depositions. With due diligence, wisdom and innovative and creative lawyering, Mr. Martin prevailed in a case that set laws and standards within the work industry for tens of thousands of employees and collected and distributed compensatory damages to thousands of class members. Mr. Martin is a solid choice when it comes to finding an attorney that will lead a case with determination, detail, focus and above all, in the best interest of his client(s). He will always be my first call should I need legal assistance for employment law or civil litigation. Besides being an intelligent and sharp-witted adversary for any defense counsel to contend against, he also always puts his clients first and foremost.

J. Moldowan

It gives me great pleasure to recommend Mr. John Paul Martin for your legal representation needs. I have had the pleasure of knowing John for the past 20 years. John represents his clients with meticulous detail and professionalism. He puts forth an impeccable work ethic, keen courtroom presence, coupled with his skills as a strong constitutional litigator. John holds a very deep sense of personnel responsibility to his clients. He represented me in a very complex constitutional case, of due process, in Federal Court. He won the case handily in what can only be categorized as a David vs. Goliath case. John kept me fully informed, throughout the entire process, even on the most intricate of details. It is John's level of personal commitment to his clients and strong professional attention to detail that allow me to highly recommend John for your legal representation needs.

Mark P. Christianson

I highly recommend John P. Martin to represent you. John's representation in my case was OUTSTANDING. John lived my case and worked extremely hard on making sure justice was served. John is very knowledgeable of the law, is very creative and is a man of integrity. John will fight for you to the fullest.

J. Barney

I retained John P Martin twice for important legal matters, and John cared deeply about my cases, and I was happy about the results from both. I would not hesitate to recommend John, he knows his facts and law, and I still call him A.A.T.L. (Awesome Attorney At Law). In my opinion, this moniker is truly earned.

F. Wright

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Class Actions

Class Actions

Understanding Class Actions

Services Offered by John P. Martin, Attorney at Law

Class Actions in San Diego, California

The Value of Representation by John P. Martin, Attorney at Law

WHAT IS A CLASS ACTION?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION?

What Our Clients Say

Eddie Alvarado

J. Servin

Jonelle G.

J. Moldowan

Mark P. Christianson

J. Barney

F. Wright

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