$ 75-350 per hour
David Paul Martin
also known as David P. Martin
About David
Biography
David has over 25 years of experience serving individuals with employee benefit cases. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients across the South, including claims for long-term disability, short- term disability, pension, 401K, severance, retirement benefits, life insurance, health insurance, and COBRA. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell in the area of Employee Benefits. He is also listed in Super Lawyers as a top-rated attorney for Employee Benefits. Because of his extensive experience and tremendous success in handling ERISA cases, he has become a sought-after speaker on the topic. He regularly presents lectures on ERISA to lawyers, has hosted an ERISA seminar for experienced ERISA litigators, made appearances on television to discuss ERISA and employee benefits issues and published numerous articles on ERISA and employee benefits.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
90%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
35%-50%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Alabama for 33 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
The Martin Law Group, LLC
2117 Jack Warner Parkway Suite 1, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
The Martin Law Group, LLC
P.O. Box 20087, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35402
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Posted by Sally | August 14, 2012 | Social Security Disability
Best attorney I have ever had Great at Communition!!
I have an attorney for my ssi and just wish it were, The Martin Law Group!! I have hired them for my long term disability and I love that fact that they communicate with me all the time!! I am going to see if I can change my ssi attorney to them for this reason. They keep me informed, ask me quest...
David Paul Martin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is the top ERISA lawyer around. This is an area of the law that is complicated and it is crucial to hire an expert. David is that expert for ERISA cases."
"David is an expert in handling ERISA claims. ERISA law is complicated and very few lawyers handle ERISA claims. David not only handles ERISA cases, he specializes in them and is an expert in them."
"I endorse Mr. Martin. We have corresponded for years about issues relating to employee benefits and insurance. He is as knowledgeable, creative and tenacious a lawyer as anyone could hope to encounter."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Lawyers in Litigation-ERISA, Best Lawyers
2016
Top 5% in ERISA- Employee Benefits, Superlawyers - Midsouth
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Top 5% Alabama Super Lawyers Employee Benefits, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney At Law, The Martin Law Group, LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Alabama State Bar Task Force
Chair
Tuscaloosa County Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Alabama Association for Justice
Member
Alabama Lawyer
Board of Editors
Sample of Legal Cases
Alcantara et al v. BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY UNION AND INDUSTRY ... PENSION PLAN 751 F. 3d 71 (3d Cir. 2014)
We won. The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court decision.
Education
1992
University of Alabama Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Houston
Speaking Engagements
2008
Tuscaloosa County Bar Association
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About... ERISA
Publications
2008
69 Alabama Lawyer 1
Taking Benefits Back: Reimbursement under ERISA
2005
66 Alabama Lawyer 279
The Subtle Snake: Long Term Disability Under ERISA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do i have to pay back long term disability insurance company when i get my backpay from social security disability?
14 Oct 2021
Q&A
Why is LTD entitled to my award money if I paid for it through my job?
08 Apr 2021
Q&A
Short Term Disability declined by Lincoln Financial?
07 Apr 2021