Martin N. Jensen
SHAREHOLDER
Martin is an experienced trial attorney with a practice focus representing large and small business owners, professionals ranging from accountants, escrow professionals, real estate professionals, and the representation of public entities. Martin strives to bring tailored and effective strategic representation to solve problems for his clients.
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A graduate, with distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and a member of the McGeorge Law Review, Martin has been practicing law since 2004. He became a shareholder at Porter Scott in 2011 and has focused his practice on business litigation, real estate litigation, representation of professionals, and lender liability litigation, along with business transactions and business counseling. Throughout his career, Martin has represented a variety of private clients, insurance company clients, and public entity clients in a broad range of litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Martin has focused particularly in the areas of business disputes involving both for profit and non-profit ventures, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty, excessive compensation, involuntary dissolution, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair business practices. Martin has also represented clients in the area of lender liability and commercial loan litigation, real estate disputes, and contract disputes. Martin represents a wide range of professionals in claims related to standard of care concerns including accountants, escrow officers, real estate professionals, and investment counselors. Martin also represents clients in transactional matters including the preparation of governing documents and formation of businesses, governance issues, the purchase and sale of businesses, and protection of business information.
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2004)
Graduated with Distinction
Dean’s Honor Roll (2003 – 2004)
McGeorge Law Review (2002 – 2004)
University of Alberta (B. Comm., 2000)
Graduated with Distinction
Dean’s List
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Business and Real Estate
Professional Liability
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All California State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Capital Beverage v. Crown Imports [Breach of Contract]
Ellis v. Hollister [ERISA, Breach of Fiduciary Duty]
Konrad v. Happy Daze [Breach of Contract]
Sage Pools v. Calvert [Trade Secrets]
Iyasere v. Sharma [Breach of Contract/Lender Liability]
Andrus v. Stewart Title of Placer [Escrow Practices/Breach of Fiduciary Duty]
National Grange v. California State Grange [Plaintiff MSJ – Judgment]
Viviente Software v. Softsol Technologies [Breach of Contract]
Mundell Land and Livestock v. County of Sacramento [Public Entity]
California Investment Group v. Loomis Land, Inc. [Breach of Contract]
Fotopoulos v. Stewart Title of Sacramento [Escrow Practices/Breach of Fiduciary Duty]
Essential Mechanical Services v. Pacific Heating and Air [Breach of Contract]
Creative Recreation v. Dreamy Day Care [Breach of Contract]
AP Orangevale v. Cable Park [Breach of Lease Agreement]
Rodgers v. Sullivan [Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty]
Rist v. Preston [Trespass]
RL Liquidators v. First Property Realty Corporation [Trespass, Breach of Contract]
Administrative Actions
Represented a number of Accountants and Contractors in disciplinary actions filed by the Attorney General’s office on behalf of respective licensing boards.
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California Investment Group v. Loomis Land, Inc., Third District Court of Appeal
National Grange v. California State Grange, Third District Court of Appeal
National Grange v. California Guild, Third District Court of Appeal
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Professional Memberships & Awards
Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star (2010-2013)
