Martin S. Summe

Martin S. Summe

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

19 W 11 Th St, Covington, KY

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect, Slip and Falls, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, Insurance Claims, Bad Faith

12 years | 40 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 15%

12 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-200 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 10 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 11 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Martin S. Summe

19 W 11 Th St, Covington, KY, 41011-3003

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Martin S. Summe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Holly | July 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Need Lawyer - Call Martin Summe

Martin Summe is a great person and an excellent Attorney. I was in my 1st car accident that resulted in a personnel injury and needed help settling with the other side. Martin worked years on my case- and over the course of the time period always responded to my calls/questions, and had follow ups wi...th me to get the case moving in the right direction. He made me feel comfortable about the whole process and is probably one of the hardest working people I have ever met- he is beyond intelligent and will work endlessly for his clients.

Posted by Kris | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

OVI dismissed

Martin S. Summe is dependable and hardworking. I was referred to him by his brother and law partner, Nicholas Summe, for my criminal and traffic charges that occurred in March 2019. Martin kept me up to breadth at every point of the process--he even filed motions on my behalf while out of town. Wh...en your back is against the wall, you surely want Martin in your corner. His tenacity and realism helped beat my OVI refusal charge, lift my Administrative License Suspension (fees waived too, by the way), and get the arrest and charge expunged. I will forever be indebted to him. Without the Summes, my life would have not been able to be restored to what I know as "normal". I will surely use Martin for any legal issues I may encounter in the future as well as gladly refer Kentucky and Ohio potential clients to him.

Posted by Alicia | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

License/Traffic Issue

Where do I start....Mr. Summe is for lack of a better word EXCELLENT. He worked fast, did exactly what he said he was going to do and thanks to him I can now move past a mistake and drive again. I had a ticket/suspended license...just a mess. Not being able to drive with 3 children and a job is very ...hard so I'm beyond grateful to him for giving me that part of my life back so swiftly. I would recommend Mr. Summe to any and everyone...that's how awesome he is. :)

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and knows his job

My personal injury case was referred to Mr Summe from another attorney, and he was a grinder. He was very thorough in the initial consultation and was very intense in his work. He worked very hard and always available to answer any questions at any time. He is very professional and I am pleased wi...th the outcome of my case. I would recommend Mr Summe for his work and knowledge to anyone.

Posted by Judy | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Serious injury

Martin knows his stuff. He’s a very hard worker and will keep going till he gets results. I am very pleased with the way he handled my brother ‘s case. His professionalism and hard work came through for my brother. I high recommend him.

Martin Summe

Replied last September 3, 2018

Thank you for your kind words, Judy. I am so glad we were able to get a positive outcome for your brother's case! Could not have done it without all of your support for him!

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Martin S. Summe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tabitha Bingham

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Summe. I have had the opportunity to work on several personal injury cases with this attorney and he is professional and really cares about the client's outcome. He is one of the hardest working attorneys I know."

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Joshua McIntosh

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Summe is an great lawyer with a proven track record of working diligently and getting the best possible outcome for his client's. I recommend him to anyone looking for superb representation!"

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Nicholas Summe

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Martin is an experienced personal injury attorney who understands how to handle and maximum each and every claim. I have personally witnessed Martin investigate accidents where insurance companies are denying liability. He has proven his clients were not at fault and see the cases through to a fantastic recovery. Martin understands how insurance companies work and how to properly navigate through their maze. Most importantly, Martin understands the medicine involved in personal in cases, from a broken bone to a traumatic brain injury, he is able to review the medical records and successfully depose any doctor on the issues involved in his cases. I endorse Martin unequivocally."

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Ameer Mabjish

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is a good attorney and man. His clients benefit from his hard work and skill. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kara Harp

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is a dedicated advocate to his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation in a criminal or personal injury matter."

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William Stilz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is dedicating to protecting his clients freedom and rights, and he does so effectively and ethically. He is a valuable member of our legal community."

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Jordan Schultz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is an incredible attorney."

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Kara Harp

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William Stilz

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Jordan Schultz

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Nicholas Summe

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Dean's List, Dean Stanton Chase College of Law

2013

Dean's List, Dean Stanton Chase College of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney & Counselor at Law, Summe & Summe, PSC

2013 - 2014

Limited License Intern, Kenton County Public Defenders Office

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Deanna Dennison and Associates

2011 - 2014

Law Clerk, Dickman Law Offices

Associations

2015 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Ohio Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2019

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

Cincinnati Bar Association

Member

Education

2019

American Association of Justice Advanced Deposition College

2018

American Association of Justice, Advanced Trial Advocacy College, Litigating Truck Collision Cases

Certificate of Completion

2015

American Association of Justice, Advanced Trial Advocacy College, Litigating Truck Collision Cases

Certificate of Completion

2014

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Northern Kentucky University

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Speaking Engagements

2019

Northern Kentucky Bar Association CLE

UIM/UM Law for Ohio and Kentucky Attorneys

2019

NaviGo Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court Scholars

Criminal Defense

Publications

2010

2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2010-38440, Nov. 12-18, 2010, Vancouver, BC Mechanical Properties of Hemp-Reinforced Biomimicked Composites

Languages

English

Activity

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