Christopher James Martin

Christopher James Martin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 13 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship

1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

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The C. J. Martin Law Group

1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Christopher James Martin's Reviews

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Posted by Denise | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful representation

Mr. Martin is a consummate professional. From the acquisition of my case through it's completion, he was thorough, competent and kind. His chief concerns were mine and I always felt that I received superb service from him and his staff.

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Christopher James Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Profit

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christopher Martin is an excellent estate planning attorney. He understand the nuts and bolts of the law and the fine nuances of handling estate litigation. I have gotten valuable opinions from him on estate litigation matters and feel clients can rely on his counsel."

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Christopher Banks

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Martin is very professional and knowledgeable and just an excellent attorney all around. I highly recommend and am happy to endorse him."

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Prince Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Christopher is extremely professional and knows his practice area like the expert he is. When I come across clients who are in need of Estate Planning, I can rest easy knowing that if I send them to Christopher, he will take care of them and also make me look good. lol. Christopher is a value to the community and I know he will only get better with time."

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Erick Gracia

Business lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Martin is a top notch lawyer in business and estate planning. He is always prepared, honest, and ethical. You're in good hands with the Law Offices of Christopher J. Martin."

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Evann O'Donnell

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Martin and I worked on litigation together and he impressed me with his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to negotiate an excellent settlement when faced with very aggressive opposing counsel. I turn to Mr. Martin whenever I have a challenging estate matter and trust his experience and insight."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers

2015

Clients Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Earl H. Davis Advocacy Award, The Olender Foundation

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Principal, the C. J. Martin Law Group

2016 - 2018

Associate, Altman & Assocaites

2014 - 2016

Principal, Law Offices of Christopher J. Martin, LLC

2013 - 2014

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Gabriel J. Christian and Associates

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Prince George's County, Maryland

Associations

2016 - Present

J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Rockville Chamber of Commerece

Member

2016 - Present

The Bar for the Supreme Court of the United States of America

Licensed Attorney

2016 - Present

The Department of Veterans' Affairs

Accredited Attorney

2013 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Mid-Atlantic Chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Saint Louis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Setting up a Law Office for New Lawyers

Keys for Survival for a Solo Transactional Practice

2018

NAIFA Success Summit

The Impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

2018

Community Forum

Seven Questions to Consider When Creating Your Estate Plan

2018

CLE Presentation

Controlling Property From Beyond the Grave

2018

Breavement & Cancer Ministry Seminar

Estate Planning

2017

Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide

Planning for Long Term Care and End of Life decisions/Testamentary Documents

2017

Advanced Trust and Estates: A "How-to Guide"

Estate and Trust Administration

2016

The Ultimate Guide to Probate

Estate Administration

2015

Seven Questions to Consider When Creating Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning

2015

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2015

Estate Planning

2014

Our Sacred Journey: Advancing Cultural Competence and Patient Centered Approaches in End-of-Life Care

Estate Planning

2014

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2014

Estate Planning

Publications

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Planning for Long-Term Care and End-of-Life Decisions

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Testamentary Documents - Drafting Do's and Don'ts

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Emerging State/Federal Trends and Updates

2017

National Business Institute Seminar How to Apply the New Uniform Trust Act Recently Adopted in Maryland

2016

Languages

English

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