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

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Judy | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 03, 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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Tabitha Bingham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Gile

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua McIntosh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Lawrence

Car accident lawyer

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Zachary Osborne

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kara Harp

Personal injury lawyer

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William Stilz

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jordan Schultz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Summe

Personal injury lawyer

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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