Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Rock Hill, SC
Hamilton Martens, LLC has provided skilled legal representation to clients throughout South Carolina since 2004. Our small firm delivers the expertise of a large practice with personalized attention, focusing on personal injury, business law, estate planning, and civil litigation. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys have earned AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting our commitment to legal excellence and ethics. We prioritize client needs through innovative strategies, thorough advocacy, and transparent communication.Our services include mediation, probate litigation, and representation in auto accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful death cases. We serve individuals and businesses in Rock Hill, Catawba, Bowling Green, Lando, Edgemoor, Chester County, and York County. Our contingency fee basis ensures clients pay nothing unless we secure a recovery. Our attorneys' strategic thinking, empathy, and dedication to justice have earned consistent client recommendations and peer recognition.
Services
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall
Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death
Civil Litigation
Probate Litigation
Mediation Services
Estate Planning
Business Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in South Carolina.
- Our attorneys hold AV Preeminent Peer Review Ratings for legal ability and ethics.
- We provide personalized attention with large-firm expertise in a small-firm setting.
- We employ innovative strategies tailored to each client's unique legal challenges.
- Our team serves as certified circuit court mediators for dispute resolution.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
What people say
Steve is my warrior
Highly recommend his services
Won our case efficiently
Exceptional legal knowledge
Responsive and empathetic
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence in auto accidents, slip and falls, and trucking accidents. Our attorneys pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we challenge insurance companies to secure maximum recoveries through negotiations or litigation.
Estate Planning
Our firm guides executors through probate administration and resolves estate disputes. We handle will contests, guardianships, and conservatorships with expertise. Clients benefit from strategic counsel in will creation, trust administration, and end-of-life planning across South Carolina.
Mediation Services
Certified mediators Christi Porter Cox and Keith Martens facilitate settlements for civil litigation cases. We provide neutral third-party negotiations to resolve business disputes, construction conflicts, and probate matters efficiently while maintaining client relationships.
Wrongful Death
We advocate for families who lost loved ones due to negligence or intentional acts. Our attorneys handle claims for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress. We pursue justice in cases involving vehicle accidents, defective products, and premises liability with compassionate representation.
Business Litigation
Our team resolves business conflicts including contract disputes, construction law issues, and partnership disagreements. We combine courtroom readiness with negotiation skills to protect client interests. Services include litigation strategy, document review, and trial representation for South Carolina businesses.
People
W. Keith Martens
Member
AV-rated attorney with extensive litigation experience. Former equity partner at K&L Gates LLP, recognized for leadership in civil litigation. Focuses on business disputes, construction law, and mediation services.
Christi Porter Cox
Member
Certified mediator handling civil litigation and probate cases. Recognized for professionalism and community service. Provides strategic counsel in estate planning and business law matters with peer-endorsed expertise.
Steve D. Dluzneski
Member
Award-winning attorney specializing in probate litigation, real estate disputes, and guardianships. Praised for responsiveness and strategic thinking. Holds AV Preeminent rating and client champion platinum recognition from Martindale-Hubbell.
Questions
What areas of law does Hamilton Martens, LLC specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, civil litigation, estate planning, probate litigation, mediation services, and business disputes across South Carolina.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
How does your contingency fee arrangement work?
We take personal injury cases on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Fees are a percentage of the settlement or award.
Are your attorneys certified mediators?
Yes, Christi Porter Cox and Keith Martens are certified circuit court mediators handling civil and commercial dispute resolutions.
What sets your firm apart from other South Carolina law firms?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized attention, offering AV-rated attorneys, responsive communication, and strategic solutions tailored to each client's needs.
How do you handle out-of-state estate matters?
Our team assists with multi-state estate administration, including probate processes and asset distribution, leveraging experience in South Carolina and interstate legal coordination.
