Martin J. Lopez III
Associate
Martin J. Lopez III is a litigation attorney who represents individuals and both privately-held and public companies in a wide range of civil litigation matters.
Contact
Martin J. Lopez III
Associate
Oklahoma City
405.235.4100 Main
405.552.2418 Direct
405.235.4133 Fax
Practice Areas
Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Martin attended the Oklahoma City University School of Law where he served as class president, also serving as the Student Bar Association President his third and final year. He was also a member of the Oklahoma City University Law Review. Additionally, Martin had the opportunity to work alongside university president Robert H. Henry, serving as his legal research assistant for two years.
While pursuing his law degree, Martin worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Timothy D. DeGiusti of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma as well as for Justice Noma D. Gurich of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Martin currently lives there with his wife and puppy. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching Sooner sporting events, traveling, and fly fishing.
EDUCATION
- University of Oklahoma (B.A., B.B.A., 2014)
- Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 2018)
ADMISSIONS
- 2018, Oklahoma
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Oklahoma County Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors, 2019-present)
Recognition
RECOGNITION
- Best Lawyers® in America: Ones to Watch (2021)
Community
- Board of Directors - Oklahoma City University School of Law Alumni Association
Publications
- Martin J. Lopez III, Comment, Martinez v. Angel Exploration, LLC: An Examination of Oklahoma's Evolving Open and Obvious Doctrine, 42 Okla. City U. L. Rev. 201 (2018).
- COVID-19 Update: Okla. Gov. Stitt issues new restrictions, U.S. DOL updates face mask FAQs
- Vicarious liability – Physicians can take steps to minimize risk
- Phillips Murrah announces 61 attorneys named to 2021 Best Lawyers lists
- CARES Act and independent contractors – How businesses can mitigate risk related to CARES Act unemployment claims
- Business risk related to independent contractor unemployment claims under CARES Act
- The ABCs of the FLSA’s new overtime rules
- Oklahoma Annual Inventory of Controlled Dangerous Substances
- A bitter pill – avoiding medical malpractice lawsuits for new physicians
Latest News & Insight
Firm sponsors Make-A-Wish Pickleball TournamentApril 6, 2021 - 9:54 am
Phillips Murrah Paying it Forward campaign benefits CASA of Oklahoma County in AprilApril 1, 2021 - 8:56 am
PM Director Fred Leibrock earns CIPP/US Information Privacy Professional designationMarch 29, 2021 - 11:33 am
Phillips Murrah Director Catherine Campbell successfully appeals client’s $4.3 million defamation jury verdictMarch 18, 2021 - 11:54 am