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Martin A. Kasten focuses his practice on tort litigation and class actions in federal and state courts. His trial work includes the defense of claims involving business torts, insurance coverage, automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, including pharmaceuticals, and breach of contracts. Martin also handles appeals to various appellate courts. |
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Education
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
- Executive Editor, University of Arkansas Law Review, 1998—1999
- Illinois State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1995
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Publications
- "Summons at 1600: Clinton v. Jones' Impact on the American Presidency," 51 Ark. L. Rev. 551 (1998).
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Noteworthy
- Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, 2008 and 2009
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Representative Clients
- Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
- Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
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Representative Matters
- Gallas v. Alexander, 371 Ark. 106, 263 S.W.3d 494—Defended constitutional challenge to landmark Arkansas legislation permitting racing franchise holders to conduct electronic games of skill involving wagering
- Beck v. Physicians Mutual Ins. Co., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 62027 (E.D. Ark. 2007)—Defended insurer in an accidental death benefits case involving a subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Roberts v. United Water, Inc., 2007 Ark. App. LEXIS 914 (2007)—Prevailed at trial and appellate court levels on behalf of water utility in trip and fall case
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Associations & Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Arkansas Bar Association, Committee on Attorney/Client Privilege
- Pulaski County Bar Association
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Client Services
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Industries
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Admissions
- Arkansas, 1999
- Illinois, 2000
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
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