Atty. John M. Martin

Atty. John M. Martin

Mr. John M.

Greenville Greenville 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John M. Martin at a glance

John M. Martin is a Member based in Greenville, North Carolina, practicing at Ward And Smith P A. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North (1975). Educated at Wake Forest School of Law (J.D., 1975) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Association for Justice American Bar Association. Serands clients in Greenville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John M. Martin is a lawyer practicing business litigation, family law, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Ward and Smith, P.A. in Greenville, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Martin's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Wrongful Death

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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.

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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John M. Martin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Greenville 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 M. Martin

Where is John M. Martin's law office located?
John M. Martin's law practice is located in Greenville, North Carolina. The firm is Ward And Smith P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Martin handle?
John M. Martin focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John M. Martin practiced law?
John M. Martin has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John M. Martin go to law school?
John M. Martin earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John M. Martin for a consultation?
You can contact John M. 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 M. Martin received?
John M. Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North
Admitted: 1975

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