Question 1

EDUCATION

Accepted Answer

J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (1999) Curia Honoris Society Cordell Hull Legal Research & Writing Teaching Fellowship Executive Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy Member, National Moot Court Team M.A., Financial Accounting, Auburn University (1996) B.A., Accounting, Auburn University (1995) Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honorary Fraternity

Question 2

LICENSED IN

Accepted Answer

Alabama (1999)

Question 3

ADMITTED IN

Accepted Answer

U.S. Supreme Court Alabama Supreme Court Nevada Supreme Court U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama Southern District of Alabama Middle District of Alabama Northern District of Florida Eastern District of Arkansas Eastern District of Tennessee District of Nevada U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd, 6th and 11th Circuits

Question 4

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Accepted Answer

Member, Alabama Bar Association Member, Birmingham Bar Association Member, Birmingham Bar Association Public Service Committee Member, Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin Committee  Member, Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association Member, Nevada Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Chair, Trinity United Methodist Church Board of Trustees Member, Trinity United Methodist Church Administrative Board  Lay Volunteer in homeless ministries, Church of the Reconciler and Family Promise Program National Moot Court Team Coach for New York Bar Competition, Cumberland School of Law Board Secretary and League Commissioner, Homewood Park Youth Baseball Board  Youth Baseball & Basketball Coach

Question 5

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Accepted Answer

In re Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry Int’l Pension Fund Pension Plan, 865 F. Supp. 2d 469 (S.D.N.Y. 2012), aff’d sub nom by Alcantara v. Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry Int’l Pension Fund Pension Plan, 751 F.3d 71 (2d Cir. 2014): Obtained judgment for pension plan participants in an action for enforcement of ERISA’s “anti-cutback” rule before prevailing again on appeal to the Second Circuit.   Melech v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., 739 F.3d 663 (11th Cir. 2014): Successfully appealed a judgment against the plaintiff in a precedential case addressing the duties and obligations owed by plan administrators in the review and adjudication of claims for ERISA-governed benefits.   Gooch v. Life Investors Ins. Co. of Am., 672 F.3d 402 (6th Cir. 2012): Obtained a favorable ruling on class certification simultaneously with a grant of summary judgment on the breach of a supplemental insurance policy.   Smith v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., 33 F. Supp. 3d (N.D. Ala. 2014): Negotiated a favorable settlement of a claim for long term disability benefits after obtaining an important discovery ruling.   Katherine A. Virago v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., Civil Action No. 2:13-cv-01976-RDP (N.D. Ala.): Obtained successful resolution of an ERISA disability claim which included reinstatement of the client’s full benefit.   Imtiaz P. Syed v. Accenture LLP, et al, Case No. 1:14-cv-08103 (N.D. Ill.): Negotiated a favorable settlement of a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and equitable relief under ERISA relating to a group life insurance benefit.   NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS Some of the case summaries, reports of past results, and lawyer biographical information describe past matters handled for clients. These descriptions are meant only to provide information about the activities and experience. They are not intended as a guarantee that the same or similar results can be obtained in every matter undertaken. You should not assume that a similar result can be obtained in a legal matter of interest to you. The outcome of a particular matter can depend on a variety of factors—including the specific factual and legal circumstances, the ability of opposing counsel, and, often, unexpected developments beyond the control of any client or lawyer.  The Martin Law Group, LLC, does not offer any guarantee of case results, and past success in litigation does not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit.

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