About Mr. W. Keith Martens

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 Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 6
    • Trial and Appellate Practice
    • Banking and Financial Services Litigation
    • Commercial Foreclosures and Workouts
    • Insurance Litigation
    • Construction Disputes
    • Lender Liability

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    South Carolina Law Review, Articles Editor
    Other Education
    Tulane University of Louisiana
    Class of 1988
    B.S.
    Biology
  • Military Service
    Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1988-1992
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. W. Keith Martens is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mr. W. Keith Martens has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, Mr. W. Keith Martens will accept Visa.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Hamilton Martens, LLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. W. Keith Martens attended University of South Carolina School of Law.