Carlo J. Martina

I'm very impressed with Mr. Martina I made a phone consultation with him about a child custody case & he took his time and spoke to me for over a hour and half and answered all my questions I had. He even answered my questions about another case I have with a separate lawyer and gave me great advice ...because he cared. That's very rare because I've spoke to many lawyers over the years on the phone and they usually are quick to get off the phone with you and leave you more questions then answers but not Mr Martina. highly recommend him and will be using him in the near future.

I hired Carlo to write up an custody agreement with my ex and he did an amazing job. The process took 8 months, but that was dragged out by my ex's attorney. Carlo kept me up dated every step of the way. He is one of the select few attorneys who does not take advantage of his costumers. He has great ...integrity and I would not think twice about hiring him again.

One in a million—this is one of the best phrases we can use to describe Carlo. Carlo advised our family on a contentious custody case involving a matter of first impression—a one-in-a-million case. We came to Carlo based on two separate recommendations, one of which I (Kelly) received from a lawy...er at my law firm (I’m also a lawyer, but not practicing in the area of Carlo’s expertise—family law). When we first spoke with Carlo and advised him of the issues we were facing, he was very honest about the very real challenges the case presented. However, he noted that a few years prior, he had handled a case that at the time dealt with new interpretations of the law that made the case rare and difficult to win. In that case, Carlo met with success. In our case, he also met with success! What’s extraordinary about Carlo, and what makes him a one-in-a-million lawyer, is that he possesses the rare combination of deep expertise (he’s one of the top family law attorneys in the country), a sense of pragmatism that makes him very efficient, deep compassion, and street smarts. These last two points, deep compassion and street smarts, turned out to be critical ingredients in our ultimate success. Family law can deal with very happy moments in people’s lives, such as marriage. But, unfortunately, many (if not most) family law issues are not of the happy type; they’re often messy and contentious. Dealing with these issues requires a sensibility that goes beyond expert legal knowledge. Beyond legal expertise, what’s also required is someone who truly understands people relationships and how to work through those to get to the best legal result with the goal of also achieving results that allow for the preservation of ongoing relationships to the greatest extent possible. Not an easy task, and not everyone has that ability. Carlo does; he is a natural. Even though we have several lawyers in our family, unfortunately, it can still be difficult to find an exceptional lawyer in a specialized field who you feel that you can trust on multiple levels—from soundness of advice and client service to effectively managing the cost of legal services. In Carlo, our family found all of this and more. We’re forever grateful for his expert legal knowledge, his diverse skill set, and his deep humanity. All of which helped him to deliver exceptional results for our family.

I never wanted, nor did I ever expect to be in a position where I was filing for a divorce, but let's face it, things happen in life. Here's my background for you... I've worked with countless attorney's on a daily basis as part of my business for the last 28 years. Because of that, I know the diffe...rence between good legal representation/service and poor service. Carlo was recommended to me by a business lawyer I knew. When I contacted Carlo the first time, I was a wreck, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I was scared that I was going to lose my children, the very thought of being relegated to an every other weekend Dad sickened me. I was more than concerned that the business I'd built up was going to be decimated too. Carlo spoke to me in a manner that was way above and beyond professional. I knew he was the right attorney to hire! He was focused, and able to clarify my priorities. While he listened to my concerns, he was able to provide reassurance that all would be well. He understood how important our children were to me, and he understood the intricacies of my business. Carlo worked tirelessly on my behalf. It didn't matter the time of day or night, or what else was going on. He took me through a brutal and ugly life event with grace and diplomacy. He never once allowed the other side's ploys or tactics to affect what had become "our" strategy. He gave me timely and needed advice. He made sure that to the best of his ability that my children, their well being, and my ability to continue to be a loving and involved Dad was protected. Carlo was not only able to get me 50/50 custody, (which is unheard of when the mom is a full time stay at home mom) but he also was able to protect my ability to provide for our children. Carlo is a true veteran in the court systems. His military background in the intelligence field was also readily apparent in how he approached every aspect of my case. Carlo not only knew the opposing counsel, he also had appeared before the judge previously. Carlo was, and is a lifesaver in many ways. I can't say enough positive things about him, his service, or his results! It's only the very best lawyers that are busy, and that's because they're in high demand. Carlo is without a doubt a true leader in his field, a gentleman and he's not afraid of getting into it with opposing counsel when warranted. I appreciated his ability to anticipate and educate me on what the opposing side would do or try. Carlo was always three to four steps ahead of any situation, he's a true expert! If you're faced with having to go though a divorce, and you want the best for your children, there's only one guy to call... Carlo Martina!

Carlo is a great lawyer. He's thorough, uncovers facts that have the ability to sway the case, and doesn't relent until a fair verdict is reached. He locked in the child support so that it can never go up and he won 50/50 custody, which is basically unheard of in Wayne County. I hope I never need ...Carlo's services again, but if I do or if I find someone who does, I'd definitely go with Mr. Martina.