 |
Martin
A. Little, Shareholder
Martin A. Little is a shareholder of the law firm of Jolley Urga Wirth Woodbury & Standish. His
practice areas include business and commercial litigation; construction law and litigation and
enforcement of mechanic’s liens (representing general contractors, sub-contractors, owners and
lenders); real estate litigation; corporate, limited liability company and partnership law and litigation;
restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements; personal injury and appellate practice.
Mr. Little
practices in both state and federal court and has also litigated cases in arbitration, including the
American Arbitration Association. Mr. Little has also represented clients in administrative hearings before a variety of governmental agencies. Whether representing large national companies, small
business owners or individuals, Mr. Little adheres to the philosophy that, as professionals and
advisors, attorneys provide the greatest benefit to their clients by achieving great results and creating
successful resolutions while balancing the economic realities of each client’s particular needs and
circumstances.
Mr. Little earned his bachelor of arts degree in finance from California State University at Fullerton,
graduating magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Louisville, graduating
magna cum laude, third in his class. In law school, Mr. Little was Editor of the Journal of Family
Law, which published his article, “Acton and Its Impact on Random, Suspicionless Drug Testing of
Student Athletes” (Journal of Family Law, Volume 35 (1996)). Mr. Little has also written and been
published in business publications on varying legal topics. He is admitted in the State of Nevada,
the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, and the United States Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals.
Since 2004, Mr. Little has served on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Southern Nevada, a
non-profit organization committed to youth development, healthy living and social development.
Mr. Little serves as secretary on the Board’s executive committee, and puts his legal skills to good
use for the not-for-profit organization. Some know him as the Y’s in-house attorney, but Mr. Little’s
contributions stretch far beyond those boundaries to activities like fund-raising for the Strong Kids
Campaign, the YMCA’s annual giving campaign, and helping to set the strategic direction for the
YMCA’s future growth.
When away from the office, Mr. Little enjoys spending time with his wife, Patricia, and children,
Jack and Ryan.
Practice
Areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Construction Law
- Banking Law
Education:
- California State University at Fullerton (B.A.
Finance, 1994 magna cum laude)
- University of Louisville (J.D., 1997 magna cum
laude)
- Editor, Journal of Family Law (1996-97)
Admissions:
- Nevada
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth & Ninth Circuits
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts
of Kentucky
Memberships:
- State Bar of Nevada
- Clark County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
Publications:
- "Acton and Its Impact on Random, Suspicionless
Drug Testing of Student Athletes,"
Journal of Family Law, Volume 35 (1996)
- "Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Information," Nevada
Lawyer, September, 2001
Public Service:
|
