Marty has over 25 years of experience investigating liability on hundreds of FELA cases in the western United States and Alaska involving fatalities, amputations, excessive lifting, slack action, cumulative trauma, hearing loss, and disability. On many cases Marty was able to strengthen liability through an awareness of the importance of the Safety Appliance Act, Locomotive Inspection Act, and improper work procedures pursuant to OSHA, FRA and various state safety regulations. He has also investigated numerous motor vehicle accidents, railroad crossing accidents, and a wide variety of personal injury cases. Marty maintains strategic contacts among the railroad labor unions and is always available to provide assistance.

Marty’s career as an investigator began in 1973 upon graduation from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. His initial experience and training was in criminal defense investigation for the Public Defender in Multnomah County, Oregon followed by five years with the Federal Public Defender in Portland, Oregon.

Marty and his wife, Peggy, have been married 30 years and have three grown children. He is active in his church, and community service has included coaching youth sports, serving on non-profit Board of Directors, teaching English as a Second Language, and assisting with local political campaigns.