Attorneys
Marc P. Martinez, JD, LLM
Marc is the founding Partner of Pinnacle Legal. He formed Pinnacle Legal with an aim to better serve high-net-worth individuals, ultra-affluent families, and accomplished businesses with comprehensive high-touch legal counsel in sophisticated estate, asset protection, business, and tax planning.
As a tax and business attorney, Marc is able to guide clients beyond simple estate planning and through the complexities of wealth preservation, multi-generational planning, and trust and estate administration. Each solution is thoughtfully designed to minimize tax liability, shield assets from potential risks, and ensure seamless continuity across generations and business ventures. A large portion of his practice consists of delivering white-glove virtual family office services to professional athletes and high-profile business owners across the country.
Prior to founding Pinnacle Legal, Marc honed his expertise at premier national law firms and a global consulting firm, where he advised high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and fiduciaries on advanced estate and tax planning strategies. Marc’s experience spans structuring complex trusts, navigating business transitions, and advising family offices on asset protection and philanthropic planning. Marc’s professional experience, combined with his advanced legal training background, allows him to bring both technical acumen and practical insight to every client relationship.
Marc is the Treasurer of the Arkansas Bar Association as well as the President of the Estate Planning Council of Arkansas- an organization which allows professionals around the state to connect and stay at the forefront of delivering comprehensive, tax-efficient estate planning solutions for their clients. In addition, Marc serves as a board member of the Fayetteville Area Affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation and of the NWA Area Command of The Salvation Army.
Outside of the office, Marc enjoys spending time with his wife and their six children. Whether coaching youth sports, playing games with the family, or exploring new destinations on family vacations, these moments keep Marc grounded and inspire the work he does for families planning their own legacies.
Education
Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics - 2003
Notre Dame Law School - Juris Doctorate (JD) - 2011
New York University School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation - 2013
State Bar Admissions
Arkansas
Florida
Texas
Yanaisdys M. Martinez, JD
Yanaisdys Martinez is a seasoned estate planning attorney with an Ivy League education. She holds a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School and a double major in Sociology and Spanish Literature from Dartmouth College, where she graduated cum laude. Additionally, she completed the prestigious Tuck School of Business Bridge Program, enhancing her strategic insight into business operations and financial planning.
Yanaisdys is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of her clients and their families. Her expertise includes the development of comprehensive estate plans, wealth preservation strategies, and trust administration, ensuring clients' legacies are safeguarded for future generations.
As Partner at Pinnacle Legal, PLLC, Yanaisdys combines her legal knowledge with a personal commitment to helping clients navigate complex family dynamics and business transitions with care and precision.
Outside of her legal work, Yanaisdys is passionate about reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and their six children. Whether exploring new cultures, enjoying family vacations, or getting lost in a good book, she values creating meaningful memories with those closest to her.
Education
Dartmouth College - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Spanish Lit. - 2006
Notre Dame Law School - Juris Doctorate (JD) - 2011
State Bar Admissions
Florida
Texas
Languages
English
Spanish