Background
Semel, Martin Ira was born on June 26, 1934 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Clara (Rosenblatt) Semel.
Semel, Martin Ira was born on June 26, 1934 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Clara (Rosenblatt) Semel.
Bachelor, Cornell University, 1956. Doctor of Laws, Cornell University, 1959.
Bar: New York 1959, United States District Court (southern district) New York 1963, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit) 1963, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1964. Association, Bierman & Lass, New York City, 1959-1962. Sole practice, New York City, 1963-1964.
Partner Semel & Patrusky, 1964-1969, Semel, Patrusky & Buchsbaum, New York City, 1969-1989, Semel & Patrusky, New York City, 1989.
Served as First lieutenant United States Army, 1957-1963 Reserve. Member of New York State Bar assosiation, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, National Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association.
Married Barbara Peltz, June 14, 1956. Children: Deborah, Richard, Rhonda.