Family Law

• Divorce
• Guardianship
  Doug Martinson II was born and raised in Huntsville and is a third generation Huntsville High School graduate. Since 1990 when he joined Martinson & Beason, P.C., Doug has been a leader in the Huntsville community. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, wills and trust, guardianship and elder law as well as corporate and business planning and disputes.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.
• DUI/DWI
  The only exception to this system is when the defendant’s actions were “wanton,” meaning that he or she recklessly disregarded the safety of others. Drunk driving is an example of wanton behavior.
• Wrongful Death
  The death of a loved one is every person’s worst nightmare, and this pain is amplified when they pass away unexpectedly. When this death is associated with—or caused by the actions of—another individual, emotions can cross a distinct line from sadness to anger. In this case, justice must be obtained. You need the guidance of an experienced wrongful death attorney on your side.
• Traffic Violations
  Alabama law operates under a system of contributory negligence. This means that an injured person is prohibited from recovering damages through a personal injury claim if he or she was partially responsible for the accident that caused the injuries. If a car accident is caused by a driver making a left turn into oncoming traffic, for example, that driver would likely be at fault for any injuries and damages. However, if the other oncoming driver was speeding—and the accident could have been avoided if the driver had obeyed the speed limit—that driver would be partially at fault for the accident. As a result, he or she would not be able to collect.
• Theft
• Assault
  Claim based on assault and battery to an employee of a telecommunications manufacturer who was fired by emotionally unstable owner by being tossed out back door of plant into parking lot, assaulted by owner and contents of employee’s desk being dumped on fired employee by owner. Jury ruled in favor of employee/client.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  If you are in need of experienced legal representation in any area of personal injury, general litigation law, business, commercial, corporate law, probate and estate administration law, or real estate law, please contact the lawyers at Martinson & Beason, P.C. for knowledgeable and considerate representation.
• Business Formation
  At the law office of Martinson & Beason, P.C. in Huntsville, Alabama, we have extensive experience advising businesses in matters ranging from business formation to commercial agreements and general business counsel. We represent businesses in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, New Hope, Scottsboro, Triana, Guntersville, the Tennessee Valley, and the counties of Madison, Marshall, Morgan, Jackson, and Limestone.
• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  Wrongful termination of employment at a Marshall County, Alabama, company in violation of statue, which prohibits termination of employment because worker filed workmen’s compensation claim. Retaliatory discharged settled after jury empanelled.
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
• Non-compete Agreement
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  In the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Mac was selected by his peers for recognition of his professional excellence in the area of Real Estate Law in Huntsville.
• Premises Liability
  Our Alabama slip and fall lawyers handle all premises liability cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge you a fee until and unless we make a recovery for you.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our dedicated Huntsville Alabama real estate lawyers have years of experience assisting clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Through the years our Alabama real estate attorneys have assisted individuals and businesses in the following areas...
• Eminent Domain
  “In 2014 some of our property was being taken by the state and county for a road widening project through the “eminent domain” process, with which we had no prior experience. The offer made seemed low compared to other settlements we had seen. We contacted Mac Martinson with Martinson and Beason to help us evaluate our situation. He contacted an appraiser familiar with this process and they supported us at the probate judges hearing. With their help, we received a considerable increase over the initial offer. Mac is very responsive and professional and I would highly recommend him for any legal needs you may have.”
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Property Damage
  Your compensation will depend on the facts of your case, however you might expect to receive reimbursement for past medical expenses as well as payment for present and future medical expenses as well as lost earnings (past and future), pain and suffering, property damage compensation and, in certain cases, punitive damages. Punitive damages are relatively rare, as they occur when malicious or intentional actions caused the accident. Punitive damages are meant to both punish the offender as well as to deter others from the same type of actions.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
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• Medical Malpractice
  While not every automobile accident with a fatality is a wrongful death, when the underlying accident responsible for the death was the result of negligence or reckless behavior, then a wrongful death lawsuit may be appropriate. Other common causes of wrongful deaths include medical malpractice, falls, workplace accidents, industrial accidents, drownings, boating accidents, train accidents, asbestos exposure and deaths due to manufacturing defects.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  The remainder—classified as “other”—included slip and falls, dog bites, nursing home injuries, construction accident injuries, dangerous drugs and medical device injuries, and wrongful death claims.  The bottom line? When you are injured due to the negligence of another, you are likely frightened, confused, and frustrated. The process of resolving your injury claim with an insurance company on your own is likely to be lengthy and aggravating. So, where do you go from here?
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Personal injury lawsuits are filed when a person exhibited a failure to act in the same manner a reasonable person would have done, given the same circumstance, or exhibited negligence. Such behavior, or the lack of a reasonable response to a situation can lead to an accident in which another person suffers injury. The primary type of personal injury claims result from automobile accidents. Other types of personal injury claims include medical malpractice, dog bites, nursing home abuse, product liability injuries, slip and fall injuries, injuries resulting from an assault, and injuries from construction accidents.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  A well-crafted estate plan is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones. The proper use of available estate planning tools can minimize the tax burden to your heirs, while easing the transfer of assets. It is never too early to establish an estate plan. If you have not put your estate in order, you need to contact a skilled Alabama estate planning attorney.
• Wills
  We review and draft all documents necessary to create an estate plan, including simple wills, living wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives. Contact us to meet with a skilled estate planning lawyer.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate