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Lawrence H. Martin
Partner
Washington, D.C.
Lawrence Martin has an extensive commercial litigation practice that has particular emphasis on international litigation. Reflecting his capabilities at representing clients in high-profile disputes, he has been named one of Washington, D.C.'s top civil defense lawyers by WASHINGTONIAN magazine.
Lawrence has extensive experience representing foreign sovereign governments in United States courts and before international tribunals. His clients have been African, Asian and Middle Eastern nations involved in debt controversies or violations of international law. He also frequently represents foreign companies, including European and Asian corporations, in United States litigations and arbitrations.
In addition to his international dispute resolution, Lawrence frequently represents domestic clients in federal and local courts throughout the U.S. He has considerable experience in copyright litigation, and handles other matters ranging from product liability lawsuits to insurance industry controversies.
Bars and Court Admissions
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Representative Experience
The following is a brief summary of Lawrence's experience and accomplishments:
Handles copyright litigation throughout the United States, including matters relating to satellite television and publications
Represented a Southeast Asian government in an action to recover alleged commercial debt in the Central District of California
Engaged recently to represent a Middle Eastern government in an array of lawsuits brought against it in jurisdictions throughout the United States
Represents a major drug manufacturer in products liability actions in the District of Columbia
Currently represents another African government in the International Court of Justice in The Hague in a proceeding charging violations of international law
Represents a major insurance company in an action litigation brought against it in the District of Columbia by its national agent association
Served as lead counsel in a civil action seeking to recover over $500 million in alleged sovereign debt from an African government in District of Columbia Federal Court
professional / civic involvement
American Bar Association, Member
Boston Bar Association, Member
Represents detainee incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in habeas corpus action against the United States Government
Represented persons with disabilities in successful effort to make local supermarket chain wheel-chair accessible.
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