Jean S. Martin

Jean S. Martin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Class action Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Class Action, Defective and Dangerous Products

2018 Eastwood Rd, Suite 225, Wilmington, NC

About Jean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

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Location

Law Office of Jean Sutton Martin PLLC

2018 Eastwood Rd, Suite 225, Wilmington, NC, 28403

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Jean S. Martin's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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What Clients Mention

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Brain Injury

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2012 | Brain Injury

Excellent Attorney

Jean represented my son in a personal injury case resulting from a vehicle accident which left him with traumatic brain injury. She was thorough and relentless in her investigation and was successful in the handling and completion of a fair and just settlement.

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Jean S. Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Henderlite

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jean is a brilliant lawyer with a passion for seeking justice for her clients. I was fortunate enough to work with her early on in my career and she was an excellent role model for a law student. She is the type of lawyer that sets the bar."

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Michael Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jean without qualification. I was privileged to work with her on a significant case. She was dedicated, determined, and just plain brilliant. She had great empathy and compassion for our clients, but never backed down from any battle with our opponents. I feel privileged to have worked with her and Joel Rhine and recommend them both highly."

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Joseph Tunstall

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have co-counseled with Jean on a number of defective medication cases and medical device cases over the years. She has been an unbelievable resource and a great attorney. I would recommend any attorney handling dangerous medications or medical device cases work with Jean. Her knowledge of the medicine is incredible."

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Joel Rhine

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"One of the finest legal minds you will find, anywhere."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jean. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Marc Madonia

Litigation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"In the course of the two years I worked with Jean, I found her to be both an effective attorney and a knowledgeable, personable and effective Law Office Administrator. Jean was able to manage a case load involving complex drug litigation issues all the while keeping a large office with several attorneys and many staff, operating effectively and efficiently. Jean is a prime example of an effective multi-tasker, able to shift gears on a moment's notice and transition seamlessly from lawyer to firm administrator, handle whatever issue needs handling, and transition back to lawyer, all without missing a beat."

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John Henderlite

Family lawyer

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Christopher Behm

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Lewis

Personal injury lawyer

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Jon Lewis

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Tunstall

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Young

Oil and gas lawyer

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David Rowell

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Rasansky

Litigation lawyer

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James Roane

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Joel Rhine

Trucking accident lawyer

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Marc Madonia

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Winner - Litigation, NC Legal Elite

2015

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

2014

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2014

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2014

Top 50 Women NC, SuperLawyers

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2013

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2012

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Jean Sutton Martin PLLC

2011 - Present

Partner, Rhine Martin Law Firm, PC

2007 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School Of Law

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Shipman & Wright, LLP

2000 - 2007

Managing Attorney, Wallace & Graham, PA

1998 - 2000

Associate, Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Trial Law Institute

Member

2014 - Present

Diversity Law Institute

Member

2012 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Education Committee

2012 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Communications Committee

2012 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Membership Committee

2000 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fuentes v UniRush et al

Settlement - $20.5 million

Wishon et al v Coach America et al

Settled on 2nd day of trial $3.1 million

Rodriguez et. al. v. Sallie Mae Corporation

Confidential settlement

Tucker v. Manheim Remarketing

Settled before trial

Dube et al v. Oden et al

Settlement $3.4 million

Unfiled

Settled Before Filing

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Education

1998

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of South Carolina

MIBS

1989

Wake Forest University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

EZCLE Greensboro 2014

Multi-District Litigation, Class Action – What’s the Difference and Does it Matter?

2014

EZCLE Greensboro 2014

Personal Injury: Billed versus Paid, The New Rules

Publications

2009

The Safety Report Educate Before You Medicate

2009

The Safety Report From The Face To The Gut: Acne Sufferers Who Used Accutane

Languages

English

Activity

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