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Beverly B. Martin

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Atlanta, GA, United States

About

Beverly B. Martin serves as a neutral in private practice following a distinguished twenty-one year tenure on the federal bench. Her judicial career includes over eleven years as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and nearly a decade as a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Before her judicial appointments, she served as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and held roles as an Assistant United States Attorney and an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia. Her extensive background spans complex litigation, appellate review, and various substantive legal fields including class actions, intellectual property, and civil rights.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Civil Rights Employment & Labor Energy & Environment Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Mediator
Arbitrator
and Special Master
JAMS
Executive Director
Center on Civil Justice at NYU School of Law
Judge
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Judge
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
United States Attorney
Middle District of Georgia
Assistant United States Attorney
Middle District of Georgia
Assistant Attorney General
State of Georgia
Private Practice Attorney
Martin & Snow

Publications Leadership

  • Executive Director of the Center on Civil Justice at NYU School of Law
  • Frequent speaker on federal jurisdiction and appellate procedure at various legal seminars
  • Contributor to judicial education programs focused on complex litigation management
  • Author of numerous judicial opinions during tenure on the Eleventh Circuit and District Court

Positioning Takeaways

A highly credentialed neutral with deep expertise in federal law, appellate matters, and high-stakes commercial litigation, offering a unique perspective from the highest levels of the federal court system.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Georgia

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
1981
B.A.
Stetson University
1976

Distinction

One of the few neutrals to have served as both a federal appellate judge and a U.S. District Court judge, as well as a U.S. Attorney.

Reputation

Recognized for a fair and analytical approach to complex legal disputes, drawing on decades of experience within the federal judiciary and executive branch to facilitate resolutions.