Martha Brewer Motley
Ms. Motley is an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation practice group.
Her notable experience includes:
- Serving as second chair in a two week trial concerning negligence related to city sewer system, securing $11.6 million verdict in favor of client
- Serving as second chair in a two week trial concerning a commercial property dispute, securing favorable result for client
- Serving on team successfully representing a group of land owners in original mandamus action before Ohio Supreme Court
- Serving as second chair in bench trial in federal district court related to commercial litigation
- Providing onsite legal assistance at a large health care company
- Defending a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) client in a Sixth Circuit appeal and subsequent petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court
- Defending CJA client in a capital murder appeal
- Obtaining the dismissal of high-profile litigation stemming from criminal charges on behalf of a client
Ms. Motley received her J.D. magna cum laude from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and President of the Student Bar Association. She received her B.A. from Miami University.
Professional and Community Activities
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Black Tie Ball, Chairperson, 2011; Vice Chair, 2009-2010
- The Ohio State University Moritz Mentoring and More Program, Mentor
- Alpha Xi Delta (The Ohio State University), Advisor
Teaching/Speaking Engagements
- Presenter at Ohio Bar Association Construction Law Forum CLE
- Presenter at Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools Annual Meeting (2009, 2010, 2011)
Honors & Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, General Litigation, 2013
- Michael E. Moritz Leadership Award, 2007-2008 and 2006-2007
- The Ohio State University Outstanding Professional Student Award, 2007
News
- Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Welcomes New Associates
Events
- 2012 OAPCS 6th Annual State Conference: “Crisis Management: Tips and tactics for Navigating Tumultuous Times”
- Privilege. Privacy. Preservation. Managing Risks with Electronic Communications Seminar
- 2011 OAPCS 5th Annual State Conference: “Cultivating Achievement Through Good Corporate Governance”
- 2011 OAPCS Charter School Law Workshop: “Proactive Board Governance with Emphasis on Recent Cheating Scandals”
- Construction Law Forum
- 2010 OAPCS 3rd Annual State Conference: “Why it’s Great Policy to Have Good Policies: Good Corporate Governance”
- 2009 OAPCS 2nd Annual State Conference: “Good Corporate Governance for Public Charter/Community Schools in Ohio”