Shelby Martin
About Shelby Martin
Shelby Martin is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Shelby Martin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Location: Washington, DC
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