Over fifteen years ago, Mike Martin began his specialty in environmental toxic torts after his father was diagnosed with asbestosis. Since that time, he has represented families of individuals suffering from occupational diseases such as silicosis, vinyl chloride and benzene induced cancer, hard metal lung disease, asbestosis and many other occupational illnesses. Martin has also handled other complex product liability and personal injury cases. Committed to public service, Martin served in the House of Representatives where he passed landmark legislation in health insurance reform and coastal environmental protection and was only the second first term representative in history to be named Texas Monthly's Ten Best Legislators. As an effective trial advocate, Martin has also offered his legal services to various environmental organizations committed to environmental protection. Whether it is protecting workers form hazardous substances or protecting the general public from pollution, Martin has committed himself to these causes without reservation.