Today we’d like to introduce you to Nick Martin.
Hi Nick, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I had an interest in the law beginning at some point in high school. I graduated from Duluth High School (Gwinnett County) and attended the University of Georgia. I hoped to go to law school, but if I did not, I wanted to teach and coach baseball. I majored in secondary education from UGA. I then taught at Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett County. I taught for 3 years before going to law school. Teaching in public school really helped me understand how much I enjoy helping others.
I went to law school at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After law school I returned to Georgia and took the bar exam. I worked in Lawrenceville for a small general practice law office for the first nine years of my career. I practiced primarily divorce/custody, criminal defense, and person injury cases. I got a lot of experience litigating cases and helped hundreds of clients.
In 2020, I opened my own practice and focus solely on personal injury cases. I opened by office 3 weeks before the COVID shutdown, so that first year was very scary. However, my firm has grown significantly since opening. I focus on referral-based clients and enjoy helping people that have been injured.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The first year of opening my office was toughest. I opened my office a few weeks before COVID hit. Once the shutdown occurred there were so few people driving that I wasn’t getting much business. I joined a networking group to help get referrals. I met a lot of great people, formed new relationships, and continue to reap the benefits of joining a networking group.
As the business grows, I also have to stay on top of business systems to handle the workload. It has been tough to implement new systems while continuing to manage cases.
I also got married and had 2 children since opening my office. Now I try to find time to balance work and family.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin?
My practice is guided by a few simple values – honesty and value. I want to help people that have been injured navigate the insurance and legal system. I want all of my clients to understand their options for recovery from an injury. I want to bring value to my client’s case and help them as if they are my own family.
Attorneys often get a bad name for dishonesty and clients get upset when they cannot get in touch with their attorney. I want to change that perception about attorneys and make sure clients get answers to their questions.
Any big plans?
If I follow my values, the business will continue to grow. As it grows, I want people working for me that have the same values. I have one employee right now and feel she approaches cases and clients with similar values.
Pricing:
- No upfront costs to hire me
- I work on contingency based fee – I only get paid if you win
- 33.33% – if cases settles prior to filing suit
- 40% – if I have to file suit
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.nickmartinlaw.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickmartinlaw/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickmartinlaw/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-martin-8b9312199
Image Credits
Adrienne Louise photo + films
