Atty. William Michael Martin

Atty. William Michael Martin

William Michael Martin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, motor vehicle liability, general liability and 11 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Martin at a glance

William Michael Martin is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Peterson Bernard. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), Florida (1980), District of Columbia (1980), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1980). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D. Psychology, 1978) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. Psychology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Martin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, motor vehicle liability, general liability and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Peterson Bernard in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Martin's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Michael Martin is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

William Michael Martin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

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.

William Michael Martin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Michael Martin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Michael Martin is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Fort Lauderdale 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Martin

Where is William Michael Martin's law office located?
William Michael Martin's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Peterson Bernard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Martin handle?
William Michael Martin focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Michael Martin practiced law?
William Michael Martin has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Michael Martin go to law school?
William Michael Martin earned their education at (J.D. Psychology, 1978); (B.A. Psychology, 1975).
How can I contact William Michael Martin for a consultation?
You can contact William Michael 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 William Michael Martin received?
William Michael Martin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Psychology
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1978
B.A. Psychology
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
Florida
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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