Lionel Martin

Honest, responsive, and focused on achievieving results that are important to my clients. From the initial consultation I focus on defining what is important to you and then formulating a plan to give you the best chance of achieving those goals. I will always tell you the truth about your situation, the strengths and weaknesses, so together we can make informed decisions on appropriate courses of action.

I have extensive experience in employment law and business litigation.

I have successfully represented individuals and a wide variety of Fortune 500 companies in complex and significant legal matters in state and federal courts in Texas and throughout the United States.

Prior to my private law practice, I served in the United States Army as a Captain and Judge Advocate General (JAG). As a JAG, I regularly advised senior Army leaders on the rules of engagement and the law of war.

I also served as the lead prosecutor for two combat brigades where he successfully prosecuted a variety of felonies, including murder, attempted murder, assault, larceny, identity theft, and drug distribution. I currently serve in the United States Army Reserve as a Major.

Recognized in H Texas Magazin as one of "Houston's Top Lawyers" and one of "Houston's Top Young Professionals on the Fast Track,"I am also a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a former director of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston and a past Co-Editor of the Harris County Bench Book. In addition, I regularly give back to the community by representing indigent clients through Fort Bend Lawyers Care, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program and Texas Appleseed. I am a member of the Fort Bend County Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association and a graduate of the Houston Young Lawyers Association Leadership Academy.

I am licensed to practice in all Texas and Colorado State Courts. I am also licensed to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and my law degree from the University of Houston Law