team-member

Michael Martz

Oxford, MS

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

After graduating from Brandon High School, Reed attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) on scholarship studying political science with an emphasis in criminal justice programs.  Initially, he planned to join either the FBI and/or the United States Marine Corps.  These plans changed when he met his to-be wife, the former Dee Dee Burt, and was offered another generous scholarship to continue his studies at the University of Mississippi School of Law.  While in law school Reed made good grades and graduated at the top of his class.  By this time he had both a wife and son to support so God’s blessings were particularly bountiful when he was offered a good job with a reputable insurance defense law firm which had an office in Oxford, a wonderful place to live.  After several years, Reed joined his supervising attorneys in forming what is today Freeland Martz, PLLC.   During this period Reed and his wife had more children and adopted two others. Reed and Dee Dee have five children (Gabriel, Margaret, Jonathan, Anna, and Claire), all of whom are homeschooled by a mother with the patience of a saint.  They also have a beloved standard poodle, Ollie, and only half-jokingly question the need for any other breed. In his free time Reed enjoys distance running and outdoor sports including camping, hunting, and shooting.  Due to his passion and years of study Reed is regarded by many to be the foremost expert on Mississippi gun rights and 2nd Amendment issues.  He is actively involved in several community and faith-based organizations.  Reed and his family are members of Grace Bible Church of Oxford.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Business

Personal Injury

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Freeland, Martz, P.L.L.C.302 Enterprise DriveSuite AOxford, MS, 38655-4717302 Enterprise DriveSuite ASuite AOxford, MS, 38655-4717

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 1, 2018

Reed presented information regarding gun laws. He presented the information in a very clear and understandable way. He provided real life situations and was able to answer all of our questions. He spoke for 1 1/2 hours and he was so interesting the time flew by. It was obvious that he was very knowledgeable and an expert in the area of gun laws. I hope our club invites him back again.

Lynn
November 30, 2018

Reed did a great job explaining the conceal carry laws to the group. Thanks for taking your time to speak with us.

anonymous
November 30, 2018

Mr. Martz was very knowledgeable about the subject area. He used videos to demonstrate. Very good session!

Laura
November 30, 2018

Mr Martz spoke at the local chapter of The Well Armed Woman recently on state and federal gun laws and how they apply in everyday situations. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with any questions we had. I hope to have the opportunity to hear him again. I highly recommend him.

Robbie
October 5, 2018

Reed Martz recently assisted me with a real estate matter. From the initial consultation and throughout his representation, I appreciated Reed’s direct and low key demeanor and strategic approach to resolving the matter efficiently and expeditiously. He wisely helped me get to the heart of the matter quickly and without any grandstanding, and he helped lead me to a successful resolution very quickly. Reed is the essence of a lawyer as a “counselor” who strives to help his clients arrive at the best resolution for them as quickly as possible and without charging a lot of unnecessary legal fees. I highly recommend Reed.

Linda
August 17, 2018

Hired Mr Martz to handle a legal concern my daughter had with a landlord. He was excellent and very efficient in his handling of our problem; while also being reassuring and empathetic to my daughter. Would highly recommend.

Casey
March 1, 2018

Reed is very professional and honest. He told me everything that could happen , good or bad. He never promissed me an outcome in my case. Only that he would do the best he could. And his best was impressive. He was successfully in getting me awarded a certificate of rehabilitation. I called other lawyers before him but i felt comfortable with Reed from the start.

Walker
January 18, 2018

Hired Reed to evict tenant. He was quick to respond, knew the process well and executed his job perfectly.

Henry
December 13, 2017

Mr. Martz negotiated a favorable outcome to my employer's unjustified administrative action against me which would have affected my retirement benefits.

Carol
May 18, 2017

We were recommended to this firm and upon contacting them, found them to be professional and well versed on laws. We hired them and they quickly handled the matter and resolved it. Would highly recommend them to anyone needing a lawyer.

anonymous
December 1, 2018

Reed presented information regarding gun laws. He presented the information in a very clear and understandable way. He provided real life situations and was able to answer all of our questions. He spoke for 1 1/2 hours and he was so interesting the time flew by. It was obvious that he was very knowledgeable and an expert in the area of gun laws. I hope our club invites him back again.

Lynn
November 30, 2018

Reed did a great job explaining the conceal carry laws to the group. Thanks for taking your time to speak with us.

anonymous
November 30, 2018

Mr. Martz was very knowledgeable about the subject area. He used videos to demonstrate. Very good session!

Laura
November 30, 2018

Mr Martz spoke at the local chapter of The Well Armed Woman recently on state and federal gun laws and how they apply in everyday situations. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with any questions we had. I hope to have the opportunity to hear him again. I highly recommend him.

Robbie
October 5, 2018

Reed Martz recently assisted me with a real estate matter. From the initial consultation and throughout his representation, I appreciated Reed’s direct and low key demeanor and strategic approach to resolving the matter efficiently and expeditiously. He wisely helped me get to the heart of the matter quickly and without any grandstanding, and he helped lead me to a successful resolution very quickly. Reed is the essence of a lawyer as a “counselor” who strives to help his clients arrive at the best resolution for them as quickly as possible and without charging a lot of unnecessary legal fees. I highly recommend Reed.

Linda
August 17, 2018

Hired Mr Martz to handle a legal concern my daughter had with a landlord. He was excellent and very efficient in his handling of our problem; while also being reassuring and empathetic to my daughter. Would highly recommend.

Casey
March 1, 2018

Reed is very professional and honest. He told me everything that could happen , good or bad. He never promissed me an outcome in my case. Only that he would do the best he could. And his best was impressive. He was successfully in getting me awarded a certificate of rehabilitation. I called other lawyers before him but i felt comfortable with Reed from the start.

Walker
January 18, 2018

Hired Reed to evict tenant. He was quick to respond, knew the process well and executed his job perfectly.

Henry
December 13, 2017

Mr. Martz negotiated a favorable outcome to my employer's unjustified administrative action against me which would have affected my retirement benefits.

Carol
May 18, 2017

We were recommended to this firm and upon contacting them, found them to be professional and well versed on laws. We hired them and they quickly handled the matter and resolved it. Would highly recommend them to anyone needing a lawyer.

anonymous
December 1, 2018

Reed presented information regarding gun laws. He presented the information in a very clear and understandable way. He provided real life situations and was able to answer all of our questions. He spoke for 1 1/2 hours and he was so interesting the time flew by. It was obvious that he was very knowledgeable and an expert in the area of gun laws. I hope our club invites him back again.

Lynn
November 30, 2018

Reed did a great job explaining the conceal carry laws to the group. Thanks for taking your time to speak with us.

anonymous
November 30, 2018

Mr. Martz was very knowledgeable about the subject area. He used videos to demonstrate. Very good session!

Laura
November 30, 2018

Mr Martz spoke at the local chapter of The Well Armed Woman recently on state and federal gun laws and how they apply in everyday situations. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with any questions we had. I hope to have the opportunity to hear him again. I highly recommend him.

Robbie
October 5, 2018

Reed Martz recently assisted me with a real estate matter. From the initial consultation and throughout his representation, I appreciated Reed’s direct and low key demeanor and strategic approach to resolving the matter efficiently and expeditiously. He wisely helped me get to the heart of the matter quickly and without any grandstanding, and he helped lead me to a successful resolution very quickly. Reed is the essence of a lawyer as a “counselor” who strives to help his clients arrive at the best resolution for them as quickly as possible and without charging a lot of unnecessary legal fees. I highly recommend Reed.

Linda
August 17, 2018

Hired Mr Martz to handle a legal concern my daughter had with a landlord. He was excellent and very efficient in his handling of our problem; while also being reassuring and empathetic to my daughter. Would highly recommend.

Casey
March 1, 2018

Reed is very professional and honest. He told me everything that could happen , good or bad. He never promissed me an outcome in my case. Only that he would do the best he could. And his best was impressive. He was successfully in getting me awarded a certificate of rehabilitation. I called other lawyers before him but i felt comfortable with Reed from the start.

Walker
January 18, 2018

Hired Reed to evict tenant. He was quick to respond, knew the process well and executed his job perfectly.

Henry
December 13, 2017

Mr. Martz negotiated a favorable outcome to my employer's unjustified administrative action against me which would have affected my retirement benefits.

Carol
May 18, 2017

We were recommended to this firm and upon contacting them, found them to be professional and well versed on laws. We hired them and they quickly handled the matter and resolved it. Would highly recommend them to anyone needing a lawyer.