Petrus J. Martens
AttorneyPetrus focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on defending physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare professionals in medical negligence claims. Prior to joining Barker, Castro, & Steinback, Petrus also assisted in defending general auto negligence and premise liability claims in clerking roles.
Prior to law school, Petrus attended Hope College in Michigan where he earned his Bachelor of Arts and participated as a student athlete. Petrus then earned his Juris Doctor at Barry University School of Law where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. During law school, Petrus advocated in multiple national Moot Court competitions, served as a Dean’s Study Fellow where he assisted teaching Constitutional Law and Evidence, and spent time volunteering at his local legal aid.
- Barry University School of Law, J.D. Magna Cum Laude (2024)
- Hope College, B.A. in Business, Cum Laude (2021)
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2025)
- Michigan (2024)
- Illinois (Pending Admission)