Attorney Martin Smith, based in Drammen, Norway, offers comprehensive legal services across various practice areas. With a Juridisk embetseksamen obtained in 1992 and an advokatbevilling granted in 1997, he brings extensive experience to his clients. His background includes roles in criminal justice administration, prosecutorial work, and serving as a deputy judge, culminating in his current practice since 2003. Since 2005, he has been a designated defense attorney at Drammen District Court and the Borgarting Court of Appeal.

His areas of specialization encompass criminal law, bankruptcy proceedings, inheritance and family law, estate settlements, child custody, and child welfare cases. This diverse expertise enables him to address a wide range of legal issues effectively.

Operating from the offices of Drammensadvokatene, Attorney Smith is part of a collaborative environment that includes several legal professionals. This collective approach ensures clients receive personalized attention within an efficient and informal setting. The firm's philosophy emphasizes being large enough to provide qualified assistance across most legal fields while remaining small enough to offer individualized service.

About Attorney Martin Smith
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Bankruptcy & Debt
Family
Real Estate
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Attorney Martin Smith provides comprehensive legal assistance in criminal defense cases, representing both defendants and victims throughout all stages of the legal process, including investigations, court proceedings, and post-trial matters such as applications for victim compensation or claims for wrongful prosecution. With extensive experience in criminal law, he ensures that clients receive dedicated support tailored to their specific situations.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Bankruptcy & Debt

Attorney Martin Smith offers comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy and debt relief, assisting clients through complex financial challenges. With extensive experience in bankruptcy law, he provides strategic counsel to individuals and businesses, guiding them through debt restructuring, asset protection, and insolvency proceedings. His expertise includes representing clients in bankruptcy cases, negotiating with creditors, and developing tailored solutions to achieve financial stability. By focusing on personalized strategies, Attorney Smith ensures that each client receives dedicated support to navigate their unique financial circumstances effectively.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Family

Attorney Martin Smith offers comprehensive legal assistance in family law matters, including the drafting of tailored testaments, future powers of attorney, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements. He also provides support in private estate settlements and offers concrete advice for their execution. With extensive experience in these areas, Attorney Smith is frequently appointed as an estate administrator by the district court.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

Attorney Martin Smith offers comprehensive legal assistance in real estate matters, including resolving disputes between buyers and sellers, advising on planning and building law permissions, and drafting tailored lease agreements. He represents both landlords and tenants in cases involving defects, evictions, and rent collection, ensuring clients receive personalized and effective solutions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

Employment & Labor

Attorney Martin Smith provides comprehensive legal assistance in employment and labor law, addressing issues such as employment contracts, terminations, dismissals, and layoffs. He represents both employees and employers, ensuring that clients receive informed guidance and effective representation tailored to their specific needs.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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