David Martin
About David Martin
David Martin is a lawyer based in Montgomery, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. David Martin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Copeland, Franco, Screws & Gill PA
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Montgomery, AL
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