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Christopher Clayton Martin

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Avvo Rating8.2
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Licensed for 15 years
  • Free consultation
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About Christopher

Martin Legal Group was founded in 2010 by attorney Christopher Martin. 
Chris has been a resident of Brevard County since 1980, and graduated from Palm Bay High School.

Chris received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University in 2003.
He received his law degree, cum laude, from the Barry University School of Law in Orlando in 2006. 

Chris graduated in the top 5% of his law school class, was voted Senator of the Year as a member of the Student Bar Association, was a member and officer of Delta Theta Phi, and served his community as a Volunteer Income Tax Preparer.

Practice areas

  1. Foreclosure: 40%

    Extensive experience on both sides of foreclosure. 4 years representing banks in foreclosure actions from notice of default through sale and deficiency. Now representing homeowners defending foreclosure actions. Experience in modifications, short sales, deeds in lieu, mediation, and litigation. Familiar with new mediation programs required in most Florida counties.

    16 years, 200 cases

  2. Litigation: 30%

    Drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery. Conducting hearings and trial.

    16 years, 200 cases

  3. Real estate: 20%

    Real estate contract drafting and review. Litigation, mediation, and arbitration.

    16 years, 50 cases

  4. Landlord or tenant: 10%

    Drafting lease agreements. Drafting and providing statutory notices. Eviction actions.

    16 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Martin Legal

1600 Sarno Rd
Suite 14
Melbourne, FL, 32935

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200612/26/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Senator of the YearBarry University Student Bar Association2005
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney / OwnerMartin Legal Group, LLC2010 - Present
    Associate AttorneyZies Widerman & Malek, PL f/k/a Zies, Widerman, Sutch & Malek, PL f/k/a The Torpy Group, PL2006 - 2010
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Florida Bar FoundationMember2010 - Present
    Brevard County Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
    Florida BarMember2006 - Present
    Brevard County Bar Association Young Lawyer's DivisionBoard of Directors2006 - Present
    Barry University Volunteer Income Tax Preparer2006 - 2006
    Barry University Student Bar AssociationSenator2005 - 2005
    Delta Theta Phi2004 - 2006
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of LawlawN/A

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    Lawyer John Mark Frazier Jr.

    John Frazier, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Martin is experienced within his fields of practice.

    Lawyer Stephen George Henderson

    Stephen Henderson, Real estate Attorney on May 16, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional attorney and well respected in the community.

    Lawyer John Mark Frazier Jr.

    John Frazier, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Martin is experienced within his fields of practice.

    Lawyer Stephen George Henderson

    Stephen Henderson, Real estate Attorney on May 16, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Exceptional attorney and well respected in the community.

    Lawyer Maria Vaeth Henderson

    Maria Henderson, Litigation Attorney on Apr 7, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I strongly endorse this lawyer. Chris is an excellent lawyer who is a true advocate for his clients.

    Lawyer Beau Bowin

    Beau Bowin, Foreclosure Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I Mr. Martin is one of the more talented foreclosure defense attorneys in Brevard. He has a good reputation in court and does a great job for his clients. He is a credit to the legal profession.

    Lawyer Joseph Gian Colombo

    Joseph Colombo, Litigation Attorney on May 6, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel on several substantial cases with Mr. Martin and he has always done fine work for his clients.

    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $150-$200/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
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