About George Francis
George Francis Martin is an attorney based in Bakersfield, California, specializing in personal injury law. With a legal career that began in 1972, he is known for excellence in various areas of law. His firm, Borton Petrini LLP, is situated at 5601 Truxtun Ave, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0627. The firm is well-regarded for handling a diverse range of cases including personal injury, civil litigation, class action lawsuits, consumer fraud, employment law, and insurance matters. George earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Sacramento, in 1968. He continued his education at the University of California, Davis, School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1971.
Shortly thereafter, on January 5, 1972, he was admitted to the State Bar of California. This early start laid the foundation for a career marked by significant achievements and contributions to the legal community. Throughout his career, George has been recognized for his legal expertise and community involvement. In 1996, he received the Kern County Bar Association’s prestigious Bench & Bar Award, highlighting his commitment to the legal profession. His leadership roles include serving as Dean of California Pacific School of Law and Chairman of the California State University, Bakersfield, Foundation’s Board of Directors. Additionally, he is the founder and organizer of the Bakersfield Business Conference, an event that fosters networking and collaboration among local businesses.
In addition to his practice, George has been actively involved in various professional organizations. His leadership extends to the board of directors for the Association for California Tort Reform and the California Defense Counsel Association. He has also held the position of Past President of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. His advisory roles include membership on the Automobile Club of Southern California Advisory Board and chairmanship of the Witkin Legal Institute Advisory Board. George's commitment to education and professional development is evident in his extensive lecturing throughout California. He has spoken for organizations such as the State Bar of California, the California Judges Association, and Hastings College of Trial and Appellate Advocacy.
His written contributions include numerous legal articles, notably the defense portion of the California Education for the Bar's Proposition 51 book. Furthermore, he served as Editor-in-Chief for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel’s Verdict Journal of Law and California Defense magazines. George's dedication to the legal profession and community service continues to influence the field of law in California, solidifying his status as a respected figure in the Bakersfield legal community.
