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Steven E. Martin's practice focuses on estate planning, civil litigation, business planning, family law and real property law. He is the Immediate Past President of the Cape Coral Bar Association and is an active member of the Lee County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Trial Lawyers, Business Law, and the Real Property and Trust Law Sections of the Florida Bar Association. He is a member of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Steven is admitted to practice in the state of Florida, and in the Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida.
A dynamic business entrepreneur himself, Steven has extensive experience with both start-up companies and well-established firms in the technology and entertainment industries. Formerly with Sony Music, Steven founded MegaDVD.com, an online DVD retailer. Having built this successful enterprise, he sold MegaDVD to the eUniverse Network known as Intermix Media, the company that created the popular internet websiteMySpace, a subsidiary of News Corporation. As Director of Business Development for eUniverse, Steven helped pioneer many other successful direct marketing techniques for the company generating millions of dollars in revenues and thousands of satisfied customers. Prior to attending law school, Steven worked for Hollywood agent and former president of the Walt Disney Company, Michael S. Ovitz at his Artists Management Group in Beverly Hills, CA.
Steven received his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business. Transitioning from the boardroom to the courtroom, Steven received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Steven served as a legal clerk for the Honorable Judge William T. McIver and for the Staff Attorney's Office of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Steven is a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity.
His passion for community service began at an early age as he spent several summers as a medical missionary in remote areas of China, Honduras, Kenya and Mexico. Steven is also an Eagle Scout and has strong ties to the Southwest Florida area where his family founded and operates the Cape Coral Eye Center. Steven currently serves on the alumni advisory board of his high school alma mater, the Canterbury School in Fort Myers.
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Martin Law Firm, PL
3701 Del Prado Boulevard S.
Cape Coral, FL, 33904
Martin Law Firm, PL
999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Second Floor
Naples, FL, 34108
Martin Law Firm, PL
5237 Summerlin Commons Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL, 33907
Martin Law Firm
711 S. Howard Avenue, Second Floor
Tampa, FL, 33606
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 4 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2013 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2012 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2011 |
40 Under 40 | Gulfshore Life Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Martin Law Firm, PL | 2006 - Present |
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Florida Bar, Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee | Member | N/A |
Cape Coral Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Calusa Inns of Court | Barrister | N/A |
Lee County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Law Alumni Council, University of Florida Levin College of Law | Member | N/A |
Cape Coral Bar Association | President | 2008 - 2009 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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News Press | Experienced estate planning attorney joins firm | 2012 |
WINK News | WINK Exclusive:McCready’s son to stay in foster home for now | 2011 |
WINK News | Inges release statement regarding McCready custody battle | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Santiago v. Santiago, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 79 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2d Dist. 2011) | Reversed and remanded |
Rodriguez v. Rodriguez, 41 So. 3d 224 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2d Dist. 2010) | Affirmed. |
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Jonathan Bierfeld, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Steven Martin is an exceptional attorney. He is a true professional who is always dedicated to the needs and wishes of his clients.
Dustin Butler, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Martin personally oversees all aspects of Martin Law Firm. He assures that each client is treated with professionalism, respect, and dignity. He strives to give the highest level of legal representation possible in every case. Mr. Martin zealously advocates for his client's rights which allows him to resolve most cases without the need for prolonged litigation.
Christina Anton Garcia, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Shipp, Trusts Attorney on Jul 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is extremely knowledgeable about issues in trust preparation, administration and litigation. He also provides excellent representation in matters involving wills, probate, business matters, divorce, custody and bankruptcy. What sets Steven apart, however, is his obsession with outstanding client service, and he holds the attorneys and staff at Martin Law Firm, P.L. to that same standard.
Kent Amo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 12, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a well-rounded attorney and well versed on various areas of the law. Whatever your legal problem may be, Steven will likely have a workable solution for you. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.
Eviana Martin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a smart, aggressive and a hardworking individual. He is passionate about his clients and his work. He strives to provide the best results and the best customer service to his clients.
Patricia Dills, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
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