About J.F. Martin Law Firm
Resolving Complex Conflict With Compassion
Background
J.F. Martin Mediation LLC is led by Attorney John Martin, who brings over 26 years of successful legal experience in finance-business and family law, 14+ years in business and family mediation.
John is an accomplished author having co-authored "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution II: My Negotiations Will Not Fail" (DRI Press, 2024), serves as the lead Domestic Relations mediation trainer for Kennesaw State University, Center for Conflict Management.
He is a course facilitator at Cornell University facilitating courses in Business Law and Negotiations, and is an Adjunct Professor in Business Law, Ethics, and Dispute Resolution at Johnson University, Knoxville, TN campus.
Professional and Philanthropic Affiliations
- Louisiana Bar Association – active member (1999 – present)
- State Bar of Georgia – affiliate member
- Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)
- International Factoring Association (IFA), Board of Directors and Mentor (2017–2019)
- Structured Finance Network (SFNet)
- Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) – qualified in general civil, domestic relations, delinquency, dependency, probate mediations and non-binding arbitration
- Atlanta/Cherokee County GA Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Board of Directors (2021–2023)
- Cherokee CASA – (2024 – present)
- National Association of Counsel for Children
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts – Board of Directors, President-Elect, AFCC-LA Chapter
- Association of Conflict Resolution
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Child Welfare League of America
- Journey Christian Church – Elder and Director of Finance
- Kiwanis International – Kiwanis Club of North Cherokee, GA; Charter Member, Past-President (2023–2024)
- Rotary International – Rotary Club of Canton, GA
- Military Veteran – U.S. Navy, Third Class Petty Officer, Hospital Corpsman – Honorably Discharged 1987
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Attorney-at-Law, Louisiana State Bar (LSBA 26402) (October 1999 – present)
- Mediator | Arbitrator | Conflict Coach – Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and Louisiana State Bar. Qualified in general civil, domestic relations, specialized domestic violence, delinquency, dependency, probate mediation, and non-binding arbitration (July 2020 – no expiration date)
Publications
Co-authored "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution II: My Negotiations Will Not Fail" (DRI Press, 2024).
Academic Teaching
- Kennesaw State University, Center for Conflict Management – Primary Domestic Relations Mediation Trainer, Mediation Coach (January 2022 – Present)
- Cornell University – Business Law and Negotiations, Course Facilitator (November 2023 – Present)
- Johnson University, Knoxville, TN campus – Adjunct Professor in Business Law, Ethics, and Dispute Resolution (July 2021 – Present)
Customer Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of working with John when he collaborated with my sub-Saharan Power Services team. His expertise in the law & financing, his in-depth understanding of risk, his negotiation capability, and his relentless dedication to getting the deals done played a critical role in enabling these transactions."
Welela Dawit
CFO - Strategy - Commercial Growth - Operational Excellence - Digital Transformation
"John's level of expertise understanding every aspect of an underlying transaction was a revelation to see. He never drew a box for himself, but always operated outside the box with a solution-based approach."
Staney Pullolickel
Global Treasury Leader | Supply Chain Finance, Structured Trade Finance
"John is an experienced and highly skilled legal adviser, with a very strong expertise in working capital financing. He has always demonstrated flexibility and a problem solver approach, that helped structuring win-win deals."
Jérôme Plessix
France
"I always tell people that John is the nicest Attorney I have ever met. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has helped me through some very difficult times and I am grateful for his expertise and compassion."
Raven Mozingo
Director of Business Development
"I am writing to offer my highest recommendation for John Martin. During the entire time John demonstrated the utmost integrity, professionalism, and legal acumen. Though we were on opposing sides of the matter, I would gladly work with John in the future."
Andreea Tomescu
Lawyer-Commissioner of Oaths & Notary Public; Member of Law Society of Ontario