John Martin was recently honored as a member of the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law Class of 2026. North Carolina Lawyers Weekly presents this peer-nominated award annually to honor legal professionals licensed and practicing law in the state of North Carolina who have gone above and beyond in their profession and their community. These honorees represent the most influential individuals within the state’s legal community.
“Whether it’s in the courtroom or within the walls of our firm, John Martin is a true leader within North Carolina’s legal community, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition,” said Ryan Bolick, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Cranfill Sumner LLP.
Martin is a Partner in the firm’s Wilmington office and previously served as Managing Partner of that office for nearly 25 years. He concentrates his practice in the Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability Defense Practice Groups and has tried numerous medical malpractice and personal injury cases throughout eastern North Carolina. Additionally, he has experience with large construction litigation, premises liability, and hospital/workplace security. He has appeared before the U. S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Martin is a graduate of Campbell Law School and Wake Forest University.
The awards were presented during a ceremony on April 23.
