Welcome to the offices of Terry K. Martin, a general practice law firm based in Caldwell, Idaho.
We offer a full range of services in the areas of agriculture, real estate, agency & business law, as well as criminal defense and divorce services.
Our mission is to provide competent legal services at a fair and reasonable cost.
Terry grew up in Caldwell, Idaho and graduated from Vallivue High School.
He attended Northwest Nazarene College (now Northwest Nazarene University) and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Social Science.
Terry attended Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles, California where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree.
While at Whittier he was a member of the Whittier Law Review and also served as an officer of the law school’s Student Bar Association.
Terry began practicing law in Idaho.
Terry received his Master of Public Affairs from Boise State University.
Terry relocated to Southern California where he focused on the representation of public entities, insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation, trial practice and family law.
Terry was recruited by the City of Los Angeles to assist with the compliance of the Federal Consent Decree placed upon the Los Angeles Police Department/City of Los Angeles.
While with the city he served as Public Policy Analyst for the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and with the Los Angeles Police Commission – Office of the Inspector General as the Assistant Inspector General (in charge of use of force investigations for the Los Angeles Police Department).
Terry began private practice in Hemet, California.
His practice focused on family law, civil litigation and trial practice.
Terry was able to return home to Idaho where he enjoys golf, hunting and ranching.
Agricultural law refers to law that deals with agricultural infrastructure. Put another way, agricultural law pertains to agricultural production, marketing, and distribution. Agricultural law is intended to ensure the efficient production and distribution of foods and fibers. Since the industry is so broad in scope, the law and regulations in this area of law are extremely complex. Agricultural laws often overlap with other laws, such as labor laws, environmental laws, commercial laws, and more.
The law recognizes three types of property. Personal property consists of moveable items, such as furniture. Intangible property refers to ownership that does not have a physical existence but that may be represented by a physical item, such as a stock certificate. Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures. Some people use the term “real property” to refer to land without structures.
Agency law refers to the relationship between a person, or "agent," that acts on behalf of another person, company, or government, usually called the "master" or "principal." An agency is formed when a principal asks an individual to make a delivery or names someone as an agent through a contract leading to the responsibility of the principal for actions made by the agent while the agent's actions are akin to those of the principal. This form of agency can be, and often is, enforced by written agreements made through a power of attorney.
Starting your own business involves making several decisions at the outset, with one of the most important ones being which corporate form you will choose. For individuals who plan to run a small business on their own, it may make sense to operate as a sole proprietorship. Partnerships and limited partnerships are options when multiple stakeholders are involved, as are limited liability companies (LLCs), which provide added protection against owner liability. Some business owners are best served by forming a corporation, which is generally a completely separate entity from the individual owners in terms of liability and taxes. Regardless of the corporate form that is the best fit for you, there are other important considerations that you will need to take into account when starting a business, such as where your business will be based, and what kinds of licenses, permits, and insurance you will need in order to operate.
We have partnered with Larry Dunn at Justice Law for criminal law cases.
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We have partnered with Larry Dunn at Justice Law for family law cases.
Please contact Justice Law.