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Martin L. Brackett, Jr.

Mr. Brackett is a member of our litigation department.  His practice is focused on the representation of individuals in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims and in white collar criminal matters.

He has served as lead counsel in numerous court actions for catastrophically injured individuals and for the families of wrongful death victims.  These actions have included claims arising out of the negligent operation of motor vehicles and aircraft together with product related negligence claims.  Mr. Brackett has recently served as lead counsel for victims injured as a result of the collapse of a pedestrian bridge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.  Mr. Brackett is featured in the area of personal injury law in the most current edition of the Woodward/White, The Best Lawyers in America.  

Mr. Brackett also has extensive experience in the area of white collar criminal matters including the representation of individuals and businesses who are the victims of fraud and other criminal acts.  Mr. Brackett was co-lead counsel for the plaintiff in a landmark case before the North Carolina Appeals Courts which established the rights of employers to recover treble damages and attorney’s fees in civil actions arising out of bribery of employees.  Mr. Brackett is featured in the area of criminal law in the most current edition of the Woodward/White, The Best Lawyers in America

Mr. Brackett is a Certified Superior Court Mediator and is a frequent lecturer to various Bar and judicial organizations on litigation-related topics. 

Mr. Brackett is the author of numerous Continuing Legal Education Manuscripts on various litigation topics.

Professional Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina Charlotte, Board of Trustees, 2011-present
  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • American Inns of Court, Master
  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member and Former Governor

Community Involvement

  • North Carolina Outward Bound School, Board of Trustees, 1987-95
  • Charlotte Auditorium-Coliseum-Convention Center Authority, Member and Chairman, 1981-87

Professional Recognition

  • Woodward/White, Inc., The Best Lawyers in America, bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, criminal defense: white-collar, personal injury litigation, 1993-2012
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyer, 2008-09; Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, 2010-12
  • Business North Carolina, Legal Elite, criminal, 2008-10
  • Legal Aid of North Carolina, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, 2006
  • Benchmark Litigation, North Carolina leading litigation attorney, personal injury, white-collar crime, wrongful death, 2009-12
  • University of North Carolina School of Law, Van Hecke-Wettach Award, Recipient
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated