About Martin Uli
Trial and litigation attorney representing clients across civil, criminal, family, and immigration matters in New York City.
Martin Uli, Esq. is a New York trial and litigation attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the Eastern and Southern Districts of the United States District Courts. He is the principal attorney and founder of the Law Office of Martin Uli, a New York City–based firm representing clients in civil and commercial disputes, matrimonial and family law, criminal defense, and immigration matters.
Martin established his firm to provide thorough, client-focused representation anchored in preparation and integrity. The firm maintains offices in two distinguished historic buildings: the Bar Building in Midtown Manhattan and the Forman Building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Manhattan office occupies space within the neoclassical Bar Building, designed by Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz and completed in 1896, which serves as the headquarters of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. The Brooklyn office is located in the Forman Building, a Williamsburg landmark designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann and completed in 1883, recognized as one of the borough's finest surviving cast-iron commercial structures.
He manages a wide range of cases across the five boroughs, appearing regularly before judges, referees, and administrative bodies. His practice includes defending complex felony prosecutions, litigating contract and partnership disputes, resolving high-conflict divorces, and representing noncitizens in removal and adjustment proceedings. Several of his drafted judicial decisions have been published in the New York Law Journal and Westlaw, reflecting a command of both trial practice and written advocacy.
Before founding his own practice, Martin served as Associate Attorney and Co-Counsel at the Law Office of Juan Hyong Son Hong, a general practice firm with more than three decades of experience. There, he litigated across criminal, matrimonial, immigration, and commercial matters, and handled hearings and trials throughout the New York City courts. He oversaw discovery and motion practice, and played a central role in the firm's litigation strategy on contingency-based commercial and tort cases.
Earlier in his career, Martin clerked for several distinguished Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. These experiences provided an inside view of judicial reasoning and case management in some of the busiest and most sophisticated trial parts in the state. Several of Martin's drafted opinions and rulings were selected for publication in the New York Law Journal and Westlaw.
Judicial Experience
Hon. Thomas P. Zugibe, J.S.C.
Justice Thomas P. Zugibe serves in the Supreme Court of Rockland County, General IAS Part. Prior to his election to the bench, he spent over a decade as the Rockland County District Attorney, where he built a reputation for prosecutorial integrity, innovation in diversionary programs, and effective community-based justice initiatives. His judicial temperament reflects fairness, practicality, and a strong understanding of the human dimensions of litigation.
As his Assistant Law Clerk, Martin managed a full civil docket encompassing civil litigation, matrimonial, foreclosure, and domestic-violence matters. He drafted proposed decisions, monitored discovery compliance, and helped implement scheduling efficiencies that substantially reduced the court's motion backlog.
Hon. Odessa Kennedy, A.J.S.C.
Justice Odessa Kennedy serves on the Supreme Court of Kings County, one of the most active trial courts in the nation. Known for her command of civil procedure and even-handed approach, she has presided over an extensive range of general civil matters including negligence, contract disputes, and real property actions. Justice Kennedy is recognized for her steady courtroom management and her insistence on clarity and punctuality in filings and appearances.
During Martin's tenure in her chambers, he conducted legal research, drafted rulings on procedural and evidentiary motions, and assisted in the coordination of settlement and compliance conferences. His time under Justice Kennedy offered valuable insight into the judicial resolution of complex disputes and the practical administration of justice in a high-volume court.
Hon. Gerald Lebovits, A.J.S.C.
Justice Gerald Lebovits is a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and one of the state's most widely respected jurists. In addition to his judicial service, he is a longtime Adjunct Professor at Columbia Law School and has previously taught at Fordham, NYU, and St. John's University School of Law. He is the author of numerous publications on legal writing and New York civil practice, including articles in the New York Law Journal, the New York State Bar Journal, and other leading publications. Justice Lebovits is also the founder and president of the New York State Association of Legal Writing Directors, a past president of the New York State Association of Housing Court Judges, and a lecturer for the New York State Judicial Institute.
Under Justice Lebovits, Martin researched and drafted memoranda on CPLR and RPL issues, commercial landlord–tenant disputes, and procedural motions in high-value civil actions. Several of Martin's drafted opinions and rulings were selected for publication in the New York Law Journal and Westlaw. His work in chambers deepened his understanding of precision legal writing, statutory interpretation, and the practical intersection of advocacy and judicial analysis.
Background and Approach
Martin earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, where he concentrated on litigation and advocacy. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a foundation that sharpened his analytical writing and critical reasoning—skills that now define his litigation style. Through his experience both inside and outside the courtroom, Martin has developed a deliberate, detail-oriented approach to legal representation. He treats every case as a strategic project requiring clarity, foresight, and persistence. Whether handling a criminal trial, a contested divorce, or an immigration appeal, he brings the same discipline: measured advocacy supported by comprehensive research and a deep respect for the judicial process.