Atty. David B Martin

Atty. David B Martin

David B Martin is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, corporate governance and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Washington Washington 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About David B Martin at a glance

David B Martin is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1976) and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Virginia Law Review University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Managing Editor (—) and Yale University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David B Martin is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, corporate governance and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David B Martin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B Martin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David B Martin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B Martin

Where is David B Martin's law office located?
David B Martin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B Martin handle?
David B Martin focuses on business, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David B Martin practiced law?
David B Martin has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David B Martin go to law school?
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How can I contact David B Martin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David B Martin received?
David B Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Virginia Law Review University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Managing Editor
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Yale University B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977

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