John D. Martin - Wilmington, NC
Attorney at Cranfill Sumner
Business Disputes & Litigation Lawyers in Wilmington, NC
5535 Currituck Drive Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
41
Years
Experience
Wilmington Business Disputes & Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Disputes & Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 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
- 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
Other Sources of Feedback About John D. Martin
Included on the 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
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
-
Legal Education
-
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law,
Buies Creek,
North Carolina, 1985
J.D.
-
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law,
Buies Creek,
North Carolina, 1985
-
Non Legal Education
-
Wake Forest University,
Winston Salem,
North Carolina, 1981
B.A.
-
Wake Forest University,
Winston Salem,
North Carolina, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Partner
Representative Clients
Bituminous Insurance Company
CIGNA Insurance
CNA Insurance
Kemper Insurance Group
Bar Admissions
- 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
Photo
Contact
5535 Currituck Drive
Suite 210
Wilmington, NC 28403
Fax: (910) 344-0109
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cshlaw.com/
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.