Elizabeth A. Martineau

Elizabeth A. Martineau is a partner and trial attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina, who represents professionals, corporations, businesses, and public entities in complex civil matters. Her practice covers employment law, transportation and construction litigation, insurance coverage and first-party disputes, professional malpractice, products liability, and the defense of governments and municipalities. She brings extensive experience in state and federal courts, offering clients careful legal analysis and determined advocacy.

Elizabeth earned her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. She also attended the Naval Justice School, which prepared her for legal service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Her academic and military legal training developed the discipline, analytical skill, and practical judgment that support her work in complex disputes and courtroom proceedings.

Before entering private practice, Elizabeth served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and prosecuted cases in the federal court system. This role provided direct experience with federal procedure, case strategy, and courtroom advocacy. She now applies that background when advising and defending clients in matters involving workplace disputes, transportation claims, construction issues, insurance coverage, professional liability, product liability, and claims against governmental bodies.

Elizabeth A. Martineau is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, multiple federal district courts, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. She holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating and belongs to several professional organizations, including state and local bar associations and defense-lawyer groups. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, she combines disciplined preparation, loyalty to clients, and substantial trial experience in her representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Martineau King PLLC
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
• Member, North Carolina Women’s Bar Association
• Member, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
• Member, Military Officers Association of America

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• South Carolina

Education

• Western New England College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Hampshire
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)