About

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 aaron@martinlawandmediation.com

I started this firm with the belief that I could build long-lasting relationships with clients and help them achieve their personal and business goals while providing great service along with great value. I work in a few dedicated practice areas:

Business Services and Compliance

I represent small businesses and multi-billion-dollar publicly traded companies. Whether you need help with day-to-day legal needs, crisis management, compliance, or litigation, I provide affordable and reliable counsel as a long-term strategic partner to clients and in-house legal teams on a variety of matters.

Litigation

I represent businesses and individuals in a variety of  litigation matters, including business divorces, commercial disputes, contract matters, tort actions, and alleged violations of state or federal statutes. I often represent clients who have claims that relate to federal laws, including ERISA, discrimination statutes (Section 504 and Title VI), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and other statutes. I seek to help clients find an efficient and business-oriented solution to litigation.

Appeals and Amicus Briefs

I am often hired for post-trial or post-judgment briefing in a variety of matters. For clients who want to advocate certain policy positions, I file amicus briefs in federal courts of appeal and the United States Supreme Court.

Mediation

For many disputes, the cost and time involved in litigation does not make sense. I work with parties to resolve conflicts and find a path for the parties to move on through private mediation.

Education Law

I represent students who have issues affecting their education, particularly students who have been injured at school, who have discipline issues, or who need help regarding athletic eligibility or related issues. 

PAST EXPERIENCE

Snell & Wilmer, Attorney

Great Hearts, General Counsel

Fennemore Craig, Attorney

Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Chief Judge John M. Roll

EDUCATION

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
  • Editor-in-Chief, Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law
  • Student Leader, Ninth Circuit Pro Bono Appellate Program
  • Law College Scholarship
  • Dean's List
• The Catholic University of America (Ph.L., Philosophy)
• The Catholic University of America (B.A., Philosophy)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Society
  • Theodore Basselin Fellow
  • Dean's List
  • President of Student Government, Theological College

PROFESSIONAL  AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (PAST AND PRESENT)

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, National Review Board Member
• U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Advisory Committee for the State of Arizona
• St. Thomas the Apostle, Parish Council, Member
• Maggie's Place, Board Member
• State Bar of Arizona, Civil Jury Instructions Committee Member
• Catholic Charities, Board Member
• Cub Scout Den Leader

REPRESENTATIVE PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

•  “Cross-Plan Offsetting to Recoup Overpayments Violates ERISA Fiduciary Duties,” American Bar Association, Recent Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation (2018). 
• "Uncovering Hidden Disabilities Through Increased Collaboration Between Medical Providers and Schools," Author, Health Lawyers (February 2017) © 2017 American Health Lawyers Association. All rights reserved
• "The Yates Memo, Ten Months Later: What We Know and What To Do," Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer White Collar, Defense, Investigations and Compliance Blog (July 15, 2016)
• "Ten Tips for Effective Appellate Advocacy," Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Magazine (July 2016)
• Maricopa County Litigation Guide, Editor and Contributing Author (2014)
• "Attorneys' Fees on Appeal," Contributing Author, Arizona Attorneys' Fees Manual, 6th ed. (2014)
• "Homeschooling in Germany and the United States," Note, 27 Ariz. J. Int'l & Comp. L. 225 (2010)

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION 

Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star

• Schools and Education (2015–2021)
• Business Litigation (2014–2021)

AV Preeminent Rating (Martindale)

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Arizona
• Colorado
• United States District Court, District of Arizona
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
• United States Supreme Court