John D. Martin
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John D. Martin
Cranfill SumnerTotal Records: 1Biography
John Martin is the Managing Partner of the firm's Wilmington, North Carolina office, and has been practicing civil defense litigation since 1985. John concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and professional liability defense. He has successfully tried numerous medical malpractice and personal injury cases throughout southeastern North Carolina. John has appeared before the U. S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
John has been recognized by his peers and is listed in the publication "The Best Lawyers in America®," 2006, 2008, and 2009 editions. He also maintains an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell, the most prestigious peer review rating that recognizes attorneys who have reached the highest levels of skill and integrity.
Bar Admission
North Carolina, 1985
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Member)
Southeastern Admiralty Institute (Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
Defense Research Institute (Member)
NRI, Member
Achievements
- Other Sources of Feedback About John D. Martin
- Included on the 2022 North Carolina
Past Lists
- 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2015 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2012 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2011 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2010 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2009 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 1981 B.A.
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Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina, 1985 J.D.
Honers
- Selected to NC Super Lawyers® in the field of Personal Injury Medical Malpractice, Defense (2021, 2022)
- Selected for inclusion in Lawyer Of The Year in the field of Medical Malpractice Defense (2019, 2022)
- Selected for inclusion in Lawyer Of The Year in the field of Personal Injury Litigation (2019)
- Selected by North Carolina Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer (2009 – 2020)
- Recognized by Business NC Legal Elite in the field of Litigation (2014, 2023)
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® in the fields of Litigation - Insurance (2021-2023)
- Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants (2006, 2008-2023)
- Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants (2006, 2008-2023)
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2023)
- Best Lawyers® 2017 Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” for Wilmington
- Selected for inclusion in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition
- Selected for inclusion into the American Board of Trial Advocates