M. Clay Martin

I am a co-founder of Martin & Helms, P.C., in Huntsville, Alabama. Born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, I obtained my undergraduate degree in finance at the University of Alabama in 1992 and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995.
Since 1995, I have concentrated my practice on representing individuals and the families of individuals who have been harmed or injured as a result of the wrongful acts of others. While practicing in both state and federal courts throughout the country, I have litigated cases involving issues of products liability, tractor-trailer and automobile collisions, dangerous roadways, mass torts, fires and explosions, business disputes, as well as defective pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and household products. I am dedicated to achieving the best possible result for my clients and have won millions of dollars for individuals who have been injured.
In the area of mass torts, I was actively involved in the representation of individuals who suffered kidney failure as a result of ingesting oral sodium phosphate bowel prep medications prior to a colonoscopy or surgical procedure. In recognition of my work in this area, I was selected as a member of the Plaintiff's Steering Committee for In Re: Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution - Based Products Liability Litigation, Multi-District Litigation 2066, and served as the Chair of the American Association of Justice's Oral Sodium Phosphate Litigation Group.
Additionally, I participated in the Trial Lawyers Care pro bono project which provided legal representation for victims making claims with the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund of 2001. I serve on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley. I have also served as a founder and chair of UCP of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley's Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge Run Fundraiser. I currently serve on the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar.

University of Alabama School of Law

J.D. (1995) | Law School

1992 - 1995

Honors: Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society

Community Service Award 2009

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

Small Firm of the Year 2011

Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

Past-President

Current

Alabama Association for Justice

Executive Committee

Current

American Association for Justice

Past Board of Governors member and Past State Delegate

Current

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

Current

Alabama Law Foundation

Fellow

Current

Alabama

Since 1995

11th Circuit

Since 1997

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2004

• Contingent Fees
  Contingent means that we do not charge a fee unless we get a recovery for our client. Our fees are based on a percentage of the client's settlement or recovery from a jury verdict.