- 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 starsAllen Iverson andJayson Williams ,Monica Lewinsky 's mother, andChandra 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 playerJayson 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 theBad 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 hostMichel Martin .References
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