Workers’ Compensation

We represent employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in North Carolina and South Carolina. This includes representation before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and Industrial Commission in all proceedings, whether related to alleged uninsured employer issues, fine issues, entering negotiated settlements, informal conferences, clincher conferences, or litigation. We have handled hundreds of Workers’ Compensation cases throughout the Carolinas.  

 Civil Litigation

We represent companies and individuals in various civil litigation cases throughout the Carolinas. Whether the case is in a magistrate court or small claims court, or to the Court of Common Pleas or Superior Court, we have experience defending and prosecuting claims for various statutory and common law claims. This includes identification of potential insurance coverage, tendering of claims, and defense or prosecution of the claims. Common examples of the cases we handle include:

Breach of Contract

Negligence

Premises Liability

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Tortious Interference with Contract

*This is not an all-inclusive list.

Employer Liability

These suits typically arise when an injured employee files suit against a third-party, and that third-party files suit against the employee’s employer, seeking indemnity for their losses in the suit by the employee. Numerous questions can come up related to insurance coverage, contractual indemnity provisions, fault, and the various defenses the employer may have to the third-party’s suit. If you have questions related to this type of case, we can help.

Patrick Martin

Patrick founded PML in 2022. His areas of practice include workers’ compensation, general civil litigation, and employer liability defense.

Patrick graduated from Erskine College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law in 2011. Patrick was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2011 and the North Carolina Bar in 2012.

Before launching PML, Patrick worked at a small civil litigation firm, a large insurance defense firm, and a mid-sized insurance defense firm.

In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Patrick is an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg. His hobbies include woodworking, home renovation, and fishing.

Susan Hines

Susan joined P. Martin Law in February, 2022.  Prior to joining PML, Susan worked for several firms, both large and small, handling cases of North and South Carolina Workers’ Compensation, North and South Carolina Personal Injury and South Carolina Family Law.  Susan has been in the legal field for over 20 years.  She began her career as a legal receptionist and quickly worked her way up to the position of paralegal.

When Susan is not concentrating on her work at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and her first new grandbaby.  Her hobbies include fishing and wildlife.  Susan is a past member of Wildlife Rehab of Greenville, specializing in the rehabilitation of orphaned and injured squirrels.

Jessica Tripam

Jessica started with P. Martin Law in May of 2023.  She has been a paralegal for more than 14 years in a variety of legal fields for small firms in upstate South Carolina.

When not at work, Jessica loves to spend time with her husband and two children. (You may even spot her husband, DJ Nuvo, at DJ’ed events around town!) Jessica’s hobbies include crafting, dancing, and event planning.