Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southwest Florida
Martin Law Firm has been representing clients throughout Southwest Florida for over fifteen years. Managed by the husband and wife team of Steven & Eviana Martin, we have helped thousands with various legal needs. Our firm is built on experience and results, providing personalized legal solutions across multiple practice areas including bankruptcy, estate planning, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. We pride ourselves on looking after ordinary people's needs, offering free consultations to help clients navigate complex legal processes. Our seasoned team of legal professionals guides clients through every phase of their cases, ensuring they understand their rights and the legal proceedings involved.With offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples, we serve clients across Lee and Collier counties. Our attorneys stay up to date on evolving legal statutes to provide current and effective representation. We emphasize asset protection strategies, probate avoidance techniques, and aggressive advocacy in family law matters. Our track record includes recovering millions of dollars for personal injury victims and successfully navigating complex bankruptcy cases. We operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances.
Services
Bankruptcy
Estate Planning
Family Law
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Probate Administration
Guardianship Disputes
Medical Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Client-focused approach with personalized case strategies
- Proven track record recovering millions for injury victims
- Comprehensive estate planning services with asset protection strategies
- Aggressive advocacy in family law and civil litigation matters
What people say
Treated like a person
Extreme pleasure working with
Caring experienced professional
Kept up to date
Promptly accomplished changes
Services
Bankruptcy
Our Florida bankruptcy attorneys help clients erase debts and start fresh through Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 proceedings. We guide clients through exemption planning, creditor negotiations, and court representation. With extensive experience in bankruptcy law, we help individuals and businesses regain financial stability while protecting their assets under Florida's generous exemption laws.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Our attorneys specialize in probate avoidance strategies using revocable living trusts and Florida's homestead protections. We help families establish guardianships for minor children and implement asset protection techniques that leverage Florida's favorable legal environment.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and support cases with compassionate yet aggressive representation. We navigate Florida's evolving family laws regarding time-sharing arrangements, alimony reforms, and adoption procedures. The firm provides strategic counsel for complex custody disputes, property division under equitable distribution statutes, and enforcement of parental rights in Southwest Florida courts.
Personal Injury
We represent injury victims in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases across Florida. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate for maximum compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With millions recovered in settlements, we handle all aspects of personal injury claims from initial case evaluation through trial if necessary.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team handles contract disputes, real estate conflicts, and business litigation in Florida courts. We represent clients in breach of contract claims, property disputes, and commercial lease disagreements. With extensive trial experience, we provide strategic representation in probate litigation, guardianship matters, and emergency injunction proceedings throughout Southwest Florida.
People
Steven E. Martin
Attorney
Experienced Florida attorney specializing in bankruptcy, estate planning, and personal injury law with over 15 years of legal practice. Focuses on client-centered representation and asset protection strategies.
Eviana J. Martin
Attorney
Skilled legal practitioner handling family law, estate planning, and civil litigation cases. Committed to personalized client service and achieving favorable case outcomes.
Jonathan Bierfeld
Attorney
Bankruptcy specialist with extensive experience guiding clients through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings while protecting client assets under Florida law.
Dustin Butler
Attorney
Family law practitioner focusing on divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and adoption cases across Southwest Florida's legal landscape.
Lisa Gelman
Attorney
Civil litigation attorney handling contract disputes, real estate conflicts, and business-related legal matters in Florida's county and circuit courts.
Questions
What types of bankruptcy can I file in Florida?
Florida residents can file Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 11 (reorganization), or Chapter 13 (repayment plan) bankruptcies. Our attorneys help determine which option best suits your financial situation.
How does Florida handle child custody arrangements?
Florida courts prioritize the child's best interests, emphasizing shared parental responsibility and equal time-sharing when possible under the state's updated family laws.
What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?
Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering (if permanent injury exists), and property damage through negotiated settlements or court verdicts.
How can I avoid probate in Florida?
Effective strategies include establishing revocable living trusts, using joint ownership arrangements, and properly designating beneficiaries on financial accounts to transfer assets outside probate.
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Seek medical attention, report the accident to authorities, document evidence, avoid speaking to insurance adjusters, and contact our firm for legal representation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
Florida's statute of limitations allows 2 years from the injury date to file a personal injury claim, with exceptions requiring prompt legal consultation.
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