Martin won a reversal of a summary judgment ruling against his clients in a case against Metrolink, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, and Union Pacific Railway. Martin’s clients were the survivors of a woman who was killed when she was hit by a train inside a train tunnel.
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2012 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year
March 6, 2012California Lawyer magazine has awarded Martin one of its prestigious California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) award. The award recognizes attorneys “whose achievements have made a profound impact on the law.” Martin was profiled in the March 2012 issue as one of two CLAY recipients in the Appellate Law category.
Credit/Debit Card Tying Cases
January 9, 2012On January 9, 2012, Martin won a reversal of a judgment approving a $31 million class action settlement against Visa and MasterCard. Martin represented a named plaintiff in another class action against Visa and MasterCard whose claims were released as part of the settlement.
2011 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
December 31, 2011Martin has been selected as one of the 2011 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. He is the only appellate lawyer on the list with offices outside Washington, D.C.
Chapman v. Tolo
December 21, 2011On December 20, 2011, the Court of Appeal affirmed a $1.8 million judgment in favor of Martin’s client in a negligence case arising from a car accident.
The Recorder 2011 Attorneys of the Year
December 19, 2011The Recorder has named Martin Buchanan as one of its 2011 Attorneys of the Year.
Montz v. Pilgrim Films & Television, Inc.
November 12, 2011On November 7, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review an en banc decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of Martin’s clients in Montz v. Pilgrim Films & Television, Inc.
Rejai v. Riazati
October 21, 2011On October 21, 2011, Martin won a pro bono appeal affirming the renewal of his client’s restraining order against an ex-boyfriend.