Eric D. Martin

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About Eric D. Martin

Eric Martin is an accomplished trial attorney and co-leader of the firm’s global Financial Services Disputes & Investigations group. Eric’s national trial practice includes representing clients in the cryptocurrency, securities, and consumer finance industries. He serves annually on the faculty of the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law.Eric’s growing crypto practice focuses on litigation arising from the use of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Eric is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in this growing field. On the securities front, Eric has successfully tried a wide variety of cases involving broker-dealers and investment advisors. Recent examples include defense verdicts for two broker-dealers in FINRA arbitrations involving U-5 defamation claims. Eric has also successfully handled claims involving raiding, non-competes, Broker Protocol, and Regulation S-P.Eric has obtained victories for national banks, mortgage servicers, and consumer finance companies in precedent-setting individual suits and class actions. In addition, Eric regularly assists clients in the telecommunications industry with various permitting and litigation issues.Eric's charitable activities include service on the board of the St. Louis Arts & Education Council and as a tutor at an inner city elementary school.