John M. Martin

John M. Martin


Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 1995

Wilmington, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Family Law

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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John's practice experience encompasses various areas of litigation. He has represented many clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts in these types of cases. Other areas of his litigation practice in Greenville and Wilmington include representation of clients in business and corporate litigation and in family law, with an emphasis on equitable distribution cases involving significant and complex assets. John has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law and is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law.

Location
  • University Corporate Center
    127 Racine Drive
    P.O. Box 7068
    Wilmington, NC 28406-7068
Education
  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1975
  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 1975
Affiliations
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Sections: Auto Torts, Family Law, Professional Negligence
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Sections: Dispute Resolution; Family Law; Litigation
Court Admissions
  • All state courts in North Carolina
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina

Ward and Smith, P.A.
Headquarters: New Bern, North Carolina

55 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

13 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • "Top 100: North Carolina Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2018, 2020
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2009, 2020-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2024
  • "Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2006-2024
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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