About Martin
Biography
My practice has always been in civil litigation, almost entirelycontingent fee representation of injured or otherwise disabled persons in Social Security Disability, damage claims, andworkers compensation cases. I serve also in othercivil litigation, including family law issues where people need a calm,thoughtful and trusted advocate to help them solve serious problems.
Please contact me in confidence to assist you with your importantlegal matters. I pledge that I will always serve people with respect,patience and fair treatment, no matter how difficult nor how emotionalthe issues. Through more than 33 years of skillful and ethicallitigation practice in Kalamazoo and all over southwest Michigan, Ihave earned the trust, respect and good will of the lawyers and judgeswith whom I work.
You and your family deserve a lawyer with excellent credentials toassist you. Discuss your problem with me, and if I cannot help you, Iprobably know who can.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
40 years
47 years
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-33%
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Licensed in Michigan for 49 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 49 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Martin D. Glista
6011 Stadium Dr, PO Box 328, Kalamazoo, MI, 49077
Steeg & Glista, PC
6011 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49077
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Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Criminal Issues Initiative, State Bar of Michigan
2008
Vlachos Service Award, Legal Aid of Western Michigan
2008
STAR Award (Organization), Volunteer Action Center and Kalamazoo Gazette
2001
Bench-Bar Conference Delegate, State Bar of Michigan
1999
Bench-Bar Conference Delegate, State Bar if Michigan
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Senior Attorney, Steeg & Glista, PC
1988 - 2005
Partner, Benefiel, Farrer & Glista
1982 - 1988
Partner, Sloan, Benefiel, Farrer, Newton &Glista
1980 - 1982
Associate, Alan Silverman PC
1978 - 1980
Director, Center for Continuing Legal Education, Western Michigan University
1977 - 1978
Law Clerk to Justice John M. O'Connor, Illinois Appellate Court
1976 - 1977
Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office for Cook County, Illinois
Associations
1978 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember, Committee Chair (various), Board member
1977 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2004 - 2008
Kalamazoo Oratorio SocietyTrustee
1995 - 2011
Kalamazoo Loaves and FishesContributor,Board Member, Board Chair (2006-2008)
1987 - 2008
Troop 205, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssistant Scoutmaster
1982 - 2005
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1982 - 2010
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, Michigan Association for JusticeMember, Executive Committee Member 2004
1980 - 2011
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Treasurer
Education
1980
Diplomate
1976
Juri Doctor
1973
Legislative Intern, Illinois Senate Republican Staff
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
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