About Michael
Michael Martin earned a B.A. in Financial Management from the University of Saint Thomas in 1999 and completed his J.D. at William Mitchell College of Law in 2005. He went straight into the practice of law after graduation, building a career that mixes in-house and private practice experience. His academic background in finance has informed his attention to detail and his approach to legal problems.
Early in his career Martin worked in-house as Lawyer II for Open Access Technology International, Inc., a role he held in 2009. That position exposed him to corporate operations and the practical demands that businesses place on legal teams. The following year he joined MGM Law Office, where he is listed as a lawyer beginning in 2010. Over time he has continued work at MGM Law Office and maintained ties to the legal community in Minnesota.
Professional associations have been a steady part of Martin’s career. He has been a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association since 2009. Those affiliations have kept him plugged into local developments and collegial networks. He also joined the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2013 and retains that membership. For shorter periods he belonged to the Association of Corporate Counsel from 2010 to 2012 and the Federal Bar Association from 2013 to 2015.
Colleagues describe Martin as someone who favors practical solutions over grand theory. He tends to dissect problems into manageable pieces and prioritize the tasks that produce immediate impact for clients. That approach reflects his training in financial management and the pragmatic demands of in-house work early in his career.
Martin’s work has been anchored in Minnesota. He practices in the state’s legal environment and has cultivated experience relevant to clients who need counsel familiar with local courts and regulatory frameworks. He has managed matters that require close attention to procedural detail, and he has represented clients in contexts where clear, prompt communication mattered.
Outside the office Martin’s background in finance informs how he evaluates risks and builds case strategies. He has balanced the nuts-and-bolts work of legal practice with an eye toward cost-effective solutions for clients. His memberships in both defense-oriented and corporate legal associations reflect that mix of perspectives.
He currently practices at MGM Law Office, focusing on representation of clients in Minnesota.
