About Martin
Martin Tartre earned his B.A. in economics from the University of Southern Maine in 2013 and completed his J.D. at the University of Maine School of Law in 2017. He moved from the classroom to practice in Maine courts, carrying the analytical training from his undergraduate years into legal study and case work. Those formative years shaped a practical approach to evidence and argument.
After law school Tartre joined Peter Thompson & Associates as a lawyer. He has built his practice at that firm, handling matters that require attention to fact patterns and courtroom procedure. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing files and steady when cases proceed toward hearings or trial. He works on client intake, investigation, drafting pleadings and attending court proceedings.
He is a member of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the Maine State Bar. He takes part in association meetings and continuing legal education tied to those memberships. The professional associations keep him engaged with developments in litigation practice and state court procedure.
Tartre brings a direct style to client work. He emphasizes clear communication about options and next steps. He prepares witness testimony and evidence with an eye toward clarity. In negotiations he aims to present the strengths and risks of a case plainly, then allow the client to decide. When matters proceed to hearing he focuses on the record and on persuasive presentation to judges and juries.
His time at Peter Thompson & Associates has involved courtroom appearances across Maine. That experience has helped him learn local practice and refine litigation technique. He also spends time on legal research, drafting briefs and managing pretrial discovery. The work requires balancing deadlines and client expectations, and he structures case plans to keep both on track.
Tartre continues to practice in Maine at Peter Thompson & Associates. He represents clients in state court and remains active in professional organizations that address trial practice and civil litigation, maintaining a steady presence in the Maine legal community.
