Jose Luis Martin

José Luis Martin joined the Office of the County Counsel in 2023 on the Office’s Civil Rights, Tort, and Employment Litigation Team.  His current practice focuses on a range of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.  José has extensive experience litigating complex civil claims in federal and state courts, and in arbitration.  José’s professional expertise includes civil litigation, complex commercial disputes, intellectual property disputes, and appellate practice. 

Office practice areas

• Civil Rights, Tort and Employment Litigation Team 

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1999 
• University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1995 

Prior experience

• Managing Counsel, Compliance at Chevron Corp. (2020-2023) 
• Managing Counsel, Enterprise Litigation at Chevron Corp. (2014-2020) 
• Senior Counsel, Global Litigation at Chevron Corp. (2010-2014) 
• Partner at Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP (2008-2010) 
• Associate at Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP (2004-2008) 
• Associate at Dechert LLP (1999-2004)