John C. Martin, a partner with the firm of Lister, Martin & Thompson has devoted his practice to defending claims involving disability discrimination, other alleged employer misconduct and workers' compensation.

In practice since 1970, Mr. Martin primarily represents the interest of self-insured public and private employers in California. His trial and appellate experience has focused on
defending against allegations of disability discrimination, work-related injury claims and claims of serious and willful misconduct on the part of the employer. He is particularly well regarded as a preventive law specialist relating to terminations and discipline in the disability discrimination field and is renowned for his innovative approach to claim resolution.

Prior to his present partnership, Mr. Martin was a partner with a large Southern California defense firm with which he was affiliated for seventeen years. He is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Federal District Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Martin is a member of the panel of arbitrators at the WCAB, is a trained mediator, and periodically serves as Judge Pro-Tem.

After receiving his B.A. degree in International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Martin graduated in 1969 with a degree of Juris Doctor from Loyola University of Los Angeles. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and held the rank of Captain upon discharge from the service. A member of the Bar in California and the District of Columbia, he is also a member of the Italian American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Pasadena Bar Association. He served as the Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Mr. Martin has served as a law instructor, panelist, and lecturer on topics ranging from ADR to ADA and FEHA as well as topics within the workers' compensation field.

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