About Paul V
Paul V Martin’s legal career stretches back to the early 1970s. He has worked through decades of change in court procedure and case law. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and precise in legal writing. He has experience that only time can bring.
He earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 1973. That academic foundation placed him among a generation of lawyers who entered practice as civil litigation and trial procedure underwent notable shifts. The law school training provided the groundwork for courtroom practice and client counseling that would occupy much of his professional life.
Martin moved into practice in the 1970s and built a career that centers on trial work for defense clients. His name appears in the firm title White Marsh Anderson Martin Vickers Deobler & Goode, where he is a longstanding presence. Over the years he has worked alongside other litigators at the firm, handling contested matters that reach trial and settlement negotiations. He has balanced courtroom responsibilities with the daily demands of preparing cases for trial.
He holds current membership in the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. That connection reflects his primary involvement in defense litigation and in forums where trial practice and procedure are discussed among peers. Participation in that association has kept him engaged with contemporaries on tactics, emerging case law, and trial practice standards.
Martin’s practice emphasizes the defense side of civil disputes. He handles matters that require a trial-ready posture and manages the litigation process from pleadings through trial. In the courtroom he favors clear presentation of facts and law. Outside the courtroom he focuses on careful case assessment, evidence development, and preparation of witnesses. He works with insurance carriers, corporate clients, and individual defendants when matters move toward trial.
Across his years in practice he has seen shifting trends in evidence, expert testimony, and jury expectations. He adapts his approaches to reflect those changes. He remains active in litigation work and continues to lend his experience to the firm’s caseload. As of 2026 he practices at White Marsh Anderson Martin Vickers Deobler & Goode, concentrating on defense litigation in contested civil matters.
