Billy Martin (lawyer)

Billy Martin (lawyer)

William R. "Billy" Martin is an attorney with the Washington, D.C. office of the Atlanta-based legal firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. He is a partner in the Litigation Group and heads the White Collar Criminal Defense Practice. [ [http://www.sablaw.com/professionals/bio.aspx?id=11058 Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP | Professionals | William R. (Billy) Martin ] ] Martin joined the firm in February 2007. His notable past clients have included NBA stars Allen Iverson and Jayson Williams, Monica Lewinsky's mother, and Chandra Levy's parents. [ [http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/atlanta/campbelltrial/theplayers.html#martin The Players | ajc.com ] ] He also represented former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell on racketeering, bribery and wire fraud charges; Campbell was convicted of three counts of tax fraud, but acquitted on racketeering and bribery charges. [ http://www.ajc.com/atlanta/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2007/07/13/campbell_0713.html ] Mr. Martin also defended former NBA player Jayson Williams at trial during Spring 2004, after which Williams was acquitted of first-degree manslaughter. [ [http://www.lawcrossing.com/article/index.php?id=869 Billy Martin, Trial Attorney, Crime Strike Force ] ]

In July 2007, Martin became Michael Vick's lawyer for the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. Martin has alleged Michael Vick's innocence, stating, "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions, and his self-surrender (and going to jail early) further demonstrates that acceptance."

Martin is representing Senator Larry Craig in his effort to have his disorderly conduct conviction overturned and expunged. Martin alleged Craig's innocence on September 10, 2007.

He is married to National Public Radio journalist and radio host Michel Martin.

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