Atty. Rafael E. Martinez
Rafael E. “Ralph” Martinez received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 1973, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University in 1976. Mr.
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Rafael E. Martinez is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at McEwan, Martinez, Dukes, Hall & Vancol, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle and Sout (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1982). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1976) and University of Florida (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rafael E. “Ralph” Martinez received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 1973, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University in 1976
- Mr. Martinez was admitted to practice in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court in 1977
- he is a member of the Fifth, Eleventh U.S
- Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S
- Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, and was admitted to practice before the U.S
- Supreme Court in 1981
- Mr. Martinez maintains an A.V
- Martindale-Hubbell rating.In 2003, Mr. Martinez was nominated by the President of the United States to serve as a public delegate, representing the United States before the United Nations 57th General Assembly
- On May 23, 2003, he was confirmed by the U.S
- Senate and served as a public delegate for that term
- On May 28, 2008, Mr. Martinez was sworn in as a part-time Commissioner of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
- He was nominated for the position by President Bush on February 7, 2008, and confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2008
- Mr. Martinez is active in Bar-related organizations having served as a member of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (1990-1994; Commission Chair, 1993-1994)
- Fifth District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Commission (1995-1999)
- Orange County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee Chairman (1999-2000), Judicial Relations Committee Chairman (1997-1998)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Central Florida Chapter (1996-Present; President, 2004)
- International Association of Defense Counsel, Products Liability Committee (1996-Present), Pharmaceutical Medical Device and Biotechnology Committee (1996-Present), Medical Defense Committee Chair (2000-2001)
- Faculty, IADC Trial Academy, Stanford University (2004)
- Board of Directors of the Health Law Section of the Florida Bar (1992-1997)
- Inter-American Bar Association (1979-Present)
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- Mr. Martinez is also active in our community, having served as Chairman of the Metropolitan YMCA for Central Florida (1992-1994; CNL Bank Board of Directors (2002-2017); SunTrust South Orlando Administrative Board Chairman (1988-2000); Orlando Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors (1989-2018)
- Mr. Martinez currently serves on the Metropolitan Board of the YMCA and the Board of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriters Insurance Association
- Mr. Martinez was the recipient of the Orange County Bar Association William Trickel, Jr Professionalism Award in 2014
- Mr. Martinez is fluent in Spanish
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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