NEW YORK, NY, June 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Martin Garbus has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Garbus has established himself as a respected figure in the legal profession, with a career spanning over six decades. Currently serving as partner and special counsel at Offit Kurman, Attorneys at Law, since 2019, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in First Amendment and trial work. His tenure as a trial attorney began in 1960, marking the start of a prolific career that has seen him represent renowned authors and publishers, actors and playwrights as well as directors, producers and motion picture studios.

He also founded and served as a partner at Frankfurt Garbus Klein & Selz from 1977 to 1987. His academic contributions include lecturing at Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School between 1960 and 1984, as well as holding faculty positions at Yale University in 1969 and Columbia University from 1968 to 1978. Additionally, Mr. Garbus served as an instructor at Tsinghua University in 2004 and as an associate director of the Civil Liberties Union from 1967 to 1969.

Mr. Garbus' legal acumen is further evidenced by his involvement in the landmark Supreme Court case Goldberg v. Kelly, which Justice Brennan regarded as the most significant due process case of the 20th century. This achievement stands out as a pinnacle in his career. Mr. Garbus' dedication to civil liberties is further reflected in his long-standing membership with the American Civil Liberties Union since 1969, alongside affiliations with the American Bar Association and the Bar Association of New York City.

Throughout his career, Mr. Garbus has been recognized for his contributions to law and society. He received the James Joyce Award for Excellence in Law from the University of Dublin in 2014 and the Senator William Fulbright Award for Global Leadership in International Law in 2012. He was named one of the best lawyers in New York by New York Magazine and among the top 10 litigators by the National Law Journal. For his expertise, his insights have been sought after by media outlets like NBC, CBS, PBS, CNN, Fox News Channel and Court TV, among others, and he has contributed numerous articles to prestigious publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post and LA Times.

Mr. Garbus earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Hunter College in 1955 before pursuing a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law in 1959. Later, he obtained a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. Admitted to the New York Bar in 1960, he gained further credentials with admissions to the United States Supreme Court in 1962 and various U.S. Courts of Appeals by 1970. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Garbus has been actively involved with civic-minded organizations such as Greenpeace through pro bono cases and served on advisory boards, including Harvard Medical School's Advisory Board and the Mayor's Select Committee on Criminal Justice.

Drawing from his wealth of experience and knowledge, Mr. Garbus has authored several books, including "The Next 25 Years: The New Supreme Court and What it Means for Americans," published in 2007, and "Courting Disaster: The Supreme Court and the Unmaking of America Law," released in 2002. Born in Brooklyn, he is a lifelong New Yorker and a devoted father to his daughters, Cassandra and Elizabeth. In his personal life, he enjoys reading and writing. Looking ahead, Mr. Garbus aims to continue his impactful work while engaging in international legal endeavors across countries like Israel, Cuba and Spain. Additionally, he plans to further contribute to literature with an upcoming memoir, which is slated for publication.

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