Ogletree Deakins Continues Momentous Growth in Washington, Adds Shareholder John Martin

WASHINGTON – April 1, 2013 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome John Martin as a shareholder in its Washington office. Martin is the third shareholder to join Ogletree Deakins’ Washington office this year. The office welcomed former National Mediation Board member Liz Dougherty in February, and former National Labor Relations Board member Brian Hayes joined the firm in January.

Martin joins Ogletree Deakins from the Dallas-based commercial litigation firm, Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP. A seasoned litigator, he focuses his practice on workplace safety litigation and compliance, as well as labor and employment issues. Martin has substantial experience as lead counsel, including appellate briefings before the Fifth and Seventh Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.

“The recent additions of John Martin, Liz Dougherty and Brian Hayes have significantly deepened the bench strength of our Washington office, expanding our service to clients within the district and across the country,” said Melissa Bailey, managing shareholder of the Washington office of Ogletree Deakins. “John is a veteran litigator that is known for the noteworthy judgments he receives on behalf of his clients. His extensive knowledge, which includes a wealth of experience dealing with workplace safety issues in the oil and gas industry, also brings additional depth to Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Safety and Health practice group.”  

Martin earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Texas Tech University School of Law and his B.A from the University of Texas. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was selected as a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazines (2005-2007).

About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has more than 650 lawyers located in 43 offices across the United States and in Europe. Ogletree Deakins was named “Law Firm of the Year” in both the Litigation – Labor & Employment and the Employment Law – Management categories in the 2013 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including more than half of the Fortune 50 corporations in the United States. For more information, please contact Ryan King or Mary Lou Baxter.