Atty. John D. Martin

Atty. John D. Martin

John D. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About John D. Martin at a glance

John D. Martin is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Cranfill Sumner LLP. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1985) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Politics, 1981). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John D. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • John D., who practices law in Wilmington, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Martin's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John D. Martin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John D. Martin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John D. Martin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Martin

Where is John D. Martin's law office located?
John D. Martin's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm is Cranfill Sumner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Martin handle?
John D. Martin focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did John D. Martin go to law school?
John D. Martin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Politics, 1981).
How can I contact John D. Martin for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Martin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John D. Martin received?
John D. Martin's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1985
B.A. Politics
Wake Forest University
- 1981

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance, Wilmington (NC)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Wilmington (NC)
- 2012

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