Atty. Mark L. Martin

Atty. Mark L. Martin

Mark L. Martin graduated, as an honor student, from the University of California at Berkeley and received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Arkansas in 1981.

Fayetteville Fayetteville 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark L. Martin at a glance

Mark L. Martin is a Partner based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, practicing at Martin Law Firm. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1981) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Cir (1981). Educated at University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fayetteville, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark L. Martin graduated, as an honor student, from the University of California at Berkeley and received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Arkansas in 1981
  • Mr. Martin was appointed General Counsel for the Arkansas AFL-CIO in 1996 and has served as a Member of the Arkansas Governor's Employment Security Advisory Council since 1997
  • He was appointed, by Governor Bill Clinton, to serve on the Arkansas Economic Advisory Committee from 1979-1981
  • Mr. Martin served as the Associate Editor for the Arkansas Law Review from 1980-1981
  • He is the author of "Wrongful Discharge of Employees Terminable at Will- A New Theory of Liability in Arkansas," Arkansas Law Review, Vol. 34, No. 4, 1981
  • The Arkansas Times listed him as one of the top Labor Attorneys in the state of Arkansas
  • He has an "A-V" rating with Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating available for legal ability and ethics
  • Representative clients include the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters, the Northwest Arkansas Central Labor Council, Arkansas State Building and Construction Trades Council, Oklahoma State Building and Construction Trades Council, Memphis Tennessee Building and Construction Trades Council and other local unions throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana and Florida of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, International Association of Machinists, United Steel Workers of America, American Federation of Government Workers, Sheet Metal Workers, Iron Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Painters and Insulators

Membership

  • Washington County, Arkansas (Member, Workers Compensation and Labor Law Committees, 1982-; Section Chairman, 1985-1986; Editor, Workers Compensation Newsletter, 1982-) and American Bar Associations
  • Arkansas Injured Workers Association (Member, AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee)
  • Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
  • Southern Trial Lawyer Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Practice Areas Explained

Mark L. Martin's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Mark L. Martin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark L. Martin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arkansas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mark L. Martin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Arkansas →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Mark L. Martin is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Arkansas →

Securities Law

Mark L. Martin is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark L. Martin

Where is Mark L. Martin's law office located?
Mark L. Martin's law practice is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The firm is Martin Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark L. Martin handle?
Mark L. Martin focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Mark L. Martin practiced law?
Mark L. Martin has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Mark L. Martin go to law school?
Mark L. Martin earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact Mark L. Martin for a consultation?
You can contact Mark L. 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 Mark L. Martin received?
Mark L. Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas School of Law
- 1981
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Cir
Admitted: 1981

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