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Meet the Martins

A husband-and-wife team with deep Mississippi roots, fighting for just representation, just compensation, and just for you.

Deshun T. Martin, Attorney and Founder of Martin & Martin, PA

Deshun T. Martin

Attorney & Founder

Deshun Terrell Martin was born in Edwards, Mississippi, one of a historic set of triplets. After losing his father to a heart attack at age ten, Deshun channeled that grief into discipline, graduating as salutatorian of Raymond High School with a 4.2 grade point average.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Jackson State University in 2001, maintaining a 3.8 GPA, and went on to The University of Mississippi School of Law. Upon graduating in 2004, Deshun and his triplet brothers, Kenya and Warren Jr., made history as the first set of triplets in America to graduate law school and pass the bar examination at the same time.

That same year, Deshun joined the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office under the Honorable Jim Hood, serving as Special Assistant Attorney General. Over his tenure, he worked as Special Prosecutor, Prosecutor in the Public Integrity and Criminal Divisions, Director of the Child Desertion Unit, and Lobbyist for the Attorney General—helping shape statewide policies and laws that protect Mississippi citizens.

In 2014, Deshun founded Martin & Martin, PA, a full-service law practice in the downtown Jackson business district at 228 East Capitol Street.

Beyond the courtroom, Deshun and his triplet brothers co-authored Love, Faith, and Hope, a collection of original poetry, short stories, and prose inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13. Their historic journey has been featured in Ebony, Jet, Money Magazine, Black Issues In Higher Education, The Clarion-Ledger, The UM Lawyer, and the Jackson Advocate. The triplets also appeared on The Montel Williams Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Deshun is married to his law partner, Attorney Vaterria M. Martin. They have two children, Sarea Ani and Joshua Deshun. A Deacon and Trustee board member at the historic Farish Street Baptist Church in Jackson, Deshun’s faith is central to both his life and his practice.

  • Education: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D. (2004); Jackson State University, B.A. Political Science (2001)
  • Bar Admissions: Mississippi Bar
  • Professional Memberships: Mississippi Bar, Mississippi Prosecutors Association
  • Experience: Former Special Assistant Attorney General, Mississippi AG’s Office (2004–2014); Founder, Martin & Martin, PA (2014–present)
Vaterria M. Martin, Attorney and Co-Founder of Martin & Martin, PA

Vaterria M. Martin

Attorney & Co-Founder

Attorney Vaterria McQuitter Martin is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a proud graduate of “THEE I Love” Jackson State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English, Magna Cum Laude, in 2000.

She received her Juris Doctor from The University of Mississippi School of Law in 2003 and was admitted to the practice of law the same year. Vaterria began her legal career in insurance defense, representing businesses, municipalities, and governmental entities—experience that now gives her a sharp edge when going up against insurance companies on behalf of injured Mississippians.

In 2007, she launched her private practice focused on personal injury and family law. Her career has been remarkably diverse: beyond private practice, she has served as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Canton, Mississippi, as a legal consultant for Catholic Charities, Inc., and as an adjunct professor teaching Business Ethics at Jackson State University.

Vaterria is married to her law partner, Attorney Deshun T. Martin. Together they co-founded Martin & Martin, PA, Attorneys & Counselors, which serves clients in personal injury, premises liability, family law, criminal law, and corporate defense.

Vaterria and Deshun have two children and are active members of the historic Farish Street Baptist Church, where Vaterria serves as a Deaconess.

  • Education: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D. (2003); Jackson State University, B.A. English, Magna Cum Laude (2000)
  • Bar Admissions: Mississippi State Bar, Mississippi Supreme Court, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Northern District Court of Mississippi, U.S. Southern District Court of Mississippi
  • Judicial Service: Former Municipal Court Judge, City of Canton, Mississippi
  • Teaching: Former Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics, Jackson State University
  • Experience: Insurance Defense (2003–2007); Private Practice (2007–present); Co-Founder, Martin & Martin, PA

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