Mr. W. Keith Martens

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Mr. W. Keith Martens: Attorney with Hamilton Martens, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

An experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Keith has successfully represented businesses and individuals before state and federal courts, in arbitrations, mediations and on appeal. Keith has extensive jury trial experience and has also presented numerous appellate arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. His practice focuses on business disputes, construction, and consumer-related matters. His clients include large and small businesses, governmental entities, contractors, and individuals. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in South Carolina, and before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Keith is a graduate of Tulane University (B.S. 1988) and the University of South Carolina (J.D. 1995). From 1988-1992, he served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He is a combat veteran of the First Persian Gulf War and a two-time recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal. During law school, Keith was Articles Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and a student member of the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court. From 1995-2004, Keith was an associate and partner in a large regional law firm, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Keith was recently appointed to the City of Rock Hill Planning Commission. He also serves as a director of York County MaxAbilities (formerly York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs). He has held various positions in the South Carolina Bar and currently serves as a representative of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in the South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Construction and Consumer Law Sections.

Community Involvement

• Rock Hill Planning Commission

• Board Member, York County MaxAbilities

• York County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council, past board member and president

Professional Profile

• Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

• South Carolina Bar, House of Delegates

• Member Attorney Program, American Collectors Association
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Trial and Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Financial Services Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Foreclosures and Workouts
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Lender Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Tulane University of Louisiana, B.S., Biology, 1988
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., South Carolina Law Review, Articles Editor, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, South Carolina; 1996, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina; 1998, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Memberships:
York County Bar; South Carolina Bar.
Military:
Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1988-1992
ISLN:
910116518

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/23/12 in Bank Foreclosures

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/23/12 in Business Litigation

    Excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/19/12 in Litigation

    I know Keith Martens well, both personally and professionally, and believe that he deserves an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/19/12 in Bankruptcy Collections

    I frequently call him for advice on litigation matters. I have had several cases in opposition to his clients and he always is a gentleman but represents the best interest of his client. He is a well-qualified attorney of the highest order.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/19/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/19/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/12/12 in Collections

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/07/12 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/30/12 in Commercial Litigation

    Keith has a well-deserved reputation in the community as an excellent and effective litigator, who practices law with his clients' best interests at heart.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/19/12 in Commercial Law

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Contact Mr. W. Keith Martens

Contact Information:

839-274-0076  Phone

803-329-7678  Fax

hamiltonmartens.com/w-keith-martens

www.hamiltonmartens.com

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