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Martin Sir
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Martin Sir

4.8
187 reviews

424 Church Street, Suite 2250, Nashville, TN 37219

Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and 11 more

About Martin Sir

Martin Stephen Sir hails from Fayetteville, Tennessee. He attended American University where he graduated with honors before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1979. A few years after his graduation from law school, Martin was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Martin’s foundation of faith and family values inspires him to fight for justice. He has a reputation for standing up for what he believes in. Because Martin’s strong conviction becomes so apparent to his clients, he regularly finishes a case with his client feeling satisfied, supported, and heard.

In addition to practicing law, Martin Sir was the past president of his congregation. He enjoys writing and public speaking. Martin also enjoys spending his free time outside and being active; he frequently hikes and practices yoga.

Martin is happily married and has two daughters. Martin deeply loves his family, and it is important to him that he help you protect yours.

Awards & Accolades

• The National Association of Distinguished Counsel: Top One Percent, 2015

• The National Advocates: Top 100 Lawyers, 2015

• 10.0 Superb Rated on Avvo®

• Avvo® Client’s Choice Award for Divorce, 2012-2014

• A+ Rated on BBB, 2009-2013

• Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Nashville, TN by SuperLawyers, 2019

Bar Associations

• American Bar Association

• Tennessee Bar Association

• Nashville Bar Association

• Tennessee Association of Justice

• The National Association Of Distinguished Counsel

 

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Martin Sir got this award in 2021

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Martin Sir got this award in 2021

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Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
July 22, 2012
Hired Attorney Martin Sir

Wonderfully compassionate. Very clear with his description of problems, and his skills and a plan to deal with everything. He was very focused in his work. I enjoyed the expertise of his skill with regards to details. Was very fast in results

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2012
Hired Attorney Martin Sir

Good knowledge of subject matter.

Divorce
Posted by Tony
December 21, 2022
Hired Attorney Martin Sir

Terrible! You won't get martin you will get a Novice like Brandes that will make you go above and beyond to make your case good but then force you to concede or charge you $15,000 during mediation and sign a paper saying you won't sure him. Even after he assured you that you had a winning case.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Other 6
    • Alimony
    • Adoption
    • Grandparents’ Rights
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Post Divorce Modification Agreements
    • Post Nuptial Agreements

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Tennessee
    U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Tennessee
    U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Tennessee
    U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
    U.S. Claims Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tennessee at Knoxville
    Class of 1979
    J.D.
    Other Education
    American University
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Fayetteville, Tennessee, May 20, 1954

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    Martin Sir is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and United States Court of Federal Claims.
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