Honesty is a key component in a successful attorney – client relationship. There is a difference between honesty and accuracy when it comes to reviewing testimony, especially with eye witness testimony. If there is a car accident and there are five eye witnesses, you will hear five different versions of what happened. Witnesses will see [...]
A short while back I had the privilege of visiting the University of Florida Museum of Natural History. I’ll begin by saying the museum perfectly depicts mother nature, the farmer. If you have any interest in agriculture and nature, I highly recommend a visit. You could easily spend an entire day enjoying the beauty and [...]
At the Martin Law Office, we want our clients to feel comfortable at every interaction with us. Our new website and integration of social media sites and a company blog, were selected to enhance our clients’ comfort. Prospective clients can get to know us before making a decision to hire our firm and our existing [...]
Having practiced law for so many years, I can tell you one similarity among juries: they have a thirst for facts. Whether the facts are subliminal or overt, the jury is looking for something overwhelming. What drives this quest can be many things, such as being unfamiliar with the topic of the case, knowing that [...]
Take a leap back to the early 80s, it was a time when no one really knew about Lakeland, Florida. We suffered from a difficult economy, and a 21% unemployment rate, one of the highest in the nation. It was an incredibly challenging time for businesses and our community. During this time, I was fortunate [...]
The Florida Future Farmers of American Association held its tenth annual Beast Feast on March 23. As a board member of the FFA Foundation, it’s certainly one I look forward to every year. What sets this gathering apart from others are the many events within the event, with activities like the silent auction, a variety [...]
Mike Martin is a lawyer who keeps his boots handy. As a specialist in agricultural law, he spends a fair amount of time tramping through fields, eyeing damaged crops, and looking farmers in the eye to determine whether he trusts them enough to take on their case. "You get your feet dirty," said Martin, whose solo practice is based central Florida, a land of orange groves and grapefruit stands.
