Atty. W. T. Martin

Atty. W. T. Martin

Phi Alpha Delta; Board of Directors, Carlsbad Department of Development.

Carlsbad Carlsbad 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (505) 658-8044 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About W. T. Martin at a glance

W. T. Martin is an Attorney based in Carlsbad, New Mexico, practicing at Martin, Dugan & Martin. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1970), New Mexico (1971), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1970) and West Texas State University (B.S. Southern, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Eddy County and American Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Carlsbad, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Board of Directors, Carlsbad Department of Development

Practice Areas Explained

W. T. Martin's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

W. T. Martin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Mexico →

Probate

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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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

W. T. Martin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Employment Law

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

W. T. Martin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. T. Martin

Where is W. T. Martin's law office located?
W. T. Martin's law practice is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The firm is Martin, Dugan & Martin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. T. Martin handle?
W. T. Martin focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has W. T. Martin practiced law?
W. T. Martin has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did W. T. Martin go to law school?
W. T. Martin earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S. Southern, 1967).
How can I contact W. T. Martin for a consultation?
You can contact W. T. 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 W. T. Martin received?
W. T. Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1970
B.S. Southern
West Texas State University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1970
New Mexico
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1994

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