Leonard C. "Len" Martin

Shareholder

Jackson
T: 601.351.2453
F: 601.592.2453

Len Martin concentrates his practice in taxation, trusts and probate, planned giving and non-profit organizations.

Professional Biography

Mr. Martin is a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and a Certified Financial Planner. Mr. Martin also is a frequent speaker on estate planning, taxation and probate matters.

Listed in Chambers USA High Net Worth Guide in the area of Mississippi Private Wealth Law (2017 – 2021)
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2003 in the areas of Trusts and Estates; since 2012 in Non-Profit/Charities Law; since 2016 in Tax Law
Named the Best Lawyers' 2021, 2018 and 2015 Jackson-MS Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year"
Named the Best Lawyers' 2020 Jackson-MS Nonprofit/Charities Law "Lawyer of the Year"
Named the Best Lawyers' 2017 Jackson-MS Tax Law "Lawyer of the Year"
Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2006 – 2020; listed as among top 50 attorneys in Mississippi, 2012
Named a 2018 Top 10 Leadership in Law by the Mississippi Business Journal
Member – American (Taxation and Probate and Property Sections), Capital Area and Mississippi (Past Chairman, Taxation Section; Executive Committee, Estates and Trusts Section) Bar Associations
Member – Estate Planning Council of Mississippi
Fellow – American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
State Chair – ACTEC, Mississippi
Former President – Financial Planning Association of Mississippi

"Estate Planning Alert: Take Advantage of 2020 Planning Opportunities Now" (August 2020)
"Mississippi Qualified Disposition in Trust Act," The Mississippi Lawyer (Fall 2014)
"New Act Lets You Set Up Trust for Your Benefit," The Clarion-Ledger (May 2014)

Baker Donelson Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Listing (August 19, 2021)
Six Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (July 23, 2021)
69 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 38 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 30, 2020)
Baker Donelson Top-Listed in the Nation in Six Practice Areas in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2021 Listing (August 20, 2020)
Four Baker Donelson Attorneys Earn Top Rankings in 2020 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (July 22, 2020)
77 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 45 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 6, 2019)
Four Baker Donelson Attorneys Ranked in 2019 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (July 18, 2019)
86 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 43 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 8, 2018)
277 Baker Donelson Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2019 Listing (August 15, 2018)
Five Baker Donelson Attorneys Ranked in 2018 Chambers High Net Worth Guide (July 26, 2018)
94 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 53 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 7, 2017)
290 Baker Donelson Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2018 Listing (August 15, 2017)
98 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 57 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 14, 2016)

Practices

Education

University of Virginia, J.D., 1980
University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation, 1985
Mississippi State University, B.S., 1977, magna cum laude

Admissions

Mississippi, 1981

Leonard Martin is highly respected for his in-depth experience advising high net worth clients. 'His expertise is hard to compare. I think he is one of the top persons in the field,' enthuses a source, before continuing: 'Nobody is better at understanding the law and what is possible.'

From Chambers High Net Worth 2021

Len is really good at collaborating with all advisers working with a specific client. He is easy to work with and a good listener; he is brilliant.

From Chambers High Net Worth 2021

[Leonard Martin] doesn't get clogged up in the details. He sticks to the points. He drafts for the big issues and all the minor issues. He is very timely and very knowledgeable in what he does.

From Chambers High Net Worth 2021

'Len is very easy to work with, I mean that from an attorney's standpoint,' explains a fellow estate planner, adding: 'He does a good job for his clients. He has a lot of experience; he provides excellent legal advice and counsel to the clients. He can relate to the client very well, especially in a difficult situation.'

From Chambers High Net Worth 2020