Martin C. Law

Martin C. Law’s practice areas include construction, real estate, employment law, and general commercial/business practice, representing clients in both transactional and litigation roles.

Martin has represented general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners on substantial construction projects, and has had the privilege of representing school districts and private developers in large construction projects and disputes.

His experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of construction and employment related issues before State and Federal Courts, the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, as well as government administrative agencies.

Some of the types of claims Martin has handled for his clients include: payment disputes; design and construction defects; mechanic’s liens and foreclosures; delay damages and acceleration claims; termination of contracts; performance and payment bonds; fair labor standards act violations; various employment discrimination and retaliation claims including claims in both State and Federal courts as well as with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; employment contract disputes including claims for breach of confidentiality, non-disparagement, and non-compete clauses; commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, and negotiating and litigating over franchise agreements.

A native of the Niagara Region in Canada, Martin attended undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, graduating with honors and the Dean’s recognition before moving to Houston, Texas in 2010. Martin graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law in 2013 and has been practicing mainly in construction and real estate litigation since being licensed to practice law in 2014.

In 2019, Martin attended and graduated with superior academic achievement from the U.S. Army judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School’s officer course, having commissioned as a First Lieutenant and judge advocate in the United States Army Reserve. He has since been promoted to Captain. 

When not representing clients or attending to military duties, Martin spends time with his wife, three children, and 4 dogs, and enjoys camping, hiking, and developing his talents in several musical instruments, including guitar, piano, and bagpipes.