Martin M. Holmes

Martin M. Holmes

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 51 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at North Muskegon, MI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Lawsuits & Disputes, Business

318 Center St Ste D, Po Box 5406, North Muskegon, MI

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 90%

Representing consumers and small business in obtaining relief from debts, I Help people file for relief under chapter 7 and 13 of the bankrupcy code, work out voluntary settlements with creditors, avoid foreclosures stop garnishments, stop law suits and creditor harassment.

52 years | 402 cases

90%
Business 5%

Corporation and Limited liability company set up and advice, contract drafting and review , real estate transaction drafting and review, business litigation,

52 years

5%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Provide advice and advocacy in civil litigation including contract disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury, wrongful death,

52 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 51 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1974

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Martin M. Holmes

318 Center St Ste D, Po Box 5406, North Muskegon, MI, 49445

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Martin M. Holmes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2014

Very detailed and trustworthy

My initial consultation was free and was supposed to be around 30 minutes. Mr. Holmes spent over an hour with me answering my questions and really put me at ease. I hired Mr. Holmes and that was a great decision. He is extremely dedicated and trustworthy. Overall a very good experiance.

Posted by Frank | September 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Martin is an amazing lawyer.

Martin is an amazing lawyer. He is compassionate, honest, and very conscientious. He helped me through a divorce, helped my wife on a serious legal matter- and I recommend him with NO reservations.

Posted by Jodie | September 10, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

great attorney.

He was very knowledgeable. Made my bankruptcy as smooth as possible. Very efficient. I refer him to anyone needing an attorney. I will use him for all of my legal needs

Posted by Jone | September 24, 2009 | Foreclosure

Mortgage Branch Manager

As the economy was deteriorating, my office decided to try to help the growing foreclosure market. To do this I knew we would need an attorney that we could trust people’s lives to if we were going to refer them to an attorney. I personally called several attorneys that specialized in bankruptcy. ...Some didn't return my phone call; some didn't seem to "measure up" and some I had heard bad stories about from my clients. It came down to 2 attorneys in Muskegon. Between the two, one of the attorneys was going to be hard to access so I set an appointment with Martin Holmes. I then interviewed Mr. Holmes personally. Mr. Holmes was my choice and I have never regretted it. He has gone the extra mile for every client I have sent to him. (There have been many) I have never gotten a negative feedback from any of my referrals. Not one, and I keep in touch! I cannot fill in the section on “keeping me informed” because he has never broken his clients confidentiality. My referrals tell me they were treated personally, with respect, and with a heart. They have never felt like a number or a paycheck. To me this was important as most people who need a lawyer are in trouble and need help. I am still referring people to Mr. Holmes and will probably continue until he quits practice. When my son needed help on a personal matter, I even referred my son to him. Even though his problem was not part of his specialty, he did a GREAT job and we could not have asked for a better outcome. If you want an attorney that takes a personal interest in your case, Attorney Holmes would be your guy!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2009

Outstanding

I would recommend this attorney for any matter. He will take the time to actually explain things and will work to get the best for you in any situation. When you meet with him he never tries to rush through things just to be done.

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Martin M. Holmes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Messinger

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A number of years ago we represented opposing clients. Martin was knowledgeable and very professional in his representation, while maintaining the highest level of professional courtesy toward the clients and toward other counsel. Since that time I've had the opportunity to refer clients for a variety of debt and bankruptcy matters and later learned that they were very pleased with Martin's work on their behalf. I endorse him without reserve."

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Kelly Lambert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is an experience bankruptcy attorney who is not only knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy, but excellent with clients. I endorse and recommend Martin highly."

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Charles Miller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Martin is a hard-working, tenacious, lawyer and I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Steven Rayman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I know Marty almost exclusively as opposing counsel. He and I have had many cases together over the years. Marty not only fights hard for his clients, he also wins. He knows when to choose his fights, trying to get matters resolved when he can but going to the "mat" when he has to. We had a case a couple of months ago. I thought I was going to win and in the very end, Marty convinced me that I had no case. I have great respect for him."

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Donald Messinger

Litigation lawyer

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Charles Miller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Steven Rayman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2023

updated on 12/14/2023

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Holmes Law Offices Pc

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Western Michigan Legal Services

1986 - 1989

, HOLMES AND HUNT LAW OFFICES P.C.

1982 - 1986

Attorney, Johnson, Hunt Sinninger & Holmes

1975 - 1983

Prosecuting Attorney, MASON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

1975 - 1976

, Martin M. Holmes Attorney at Law

1974 - 1975

Attorney, Loree & Holmes

Associations

2016 - Present

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Chair

2014 - Present

Ameerican Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2010 - Present

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Education

1974

University of Detroit

Juris Doctor

1971

Northern Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Harvard College

Languages

English

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