Atty. William Peter Martin
Peter Martin’s areas of practice are employment law, medical malpractice, civil rights, and general tort/negligence. He is admitted in the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
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William Peter Martin is a Retired Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1991). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1989) and Oglethorpe University (B.A. Emory, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Martin’s areas of practice are employment law, medical malpractice, civil rights, and general tort/negligence
- He is admitted in the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- Mr. Martin has been continuously Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar since June 1999
- Mr. Martin received his Bachelor’s Degree from Oglethorpe University and a Master’s Degree from Emory University
- He received his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1989
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William Peter Martin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Peter Martin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
William Peter Martin is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William Peter Martin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Peter Martin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
William Peter Martin is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Tallahassee 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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