Attorney at Law. He was known for his trademark black cowboy hat and skill in representing high-profile clients. Among his notable clients are Muhammad Ali, U.S. Congressman Rick Tonry, fried-chicken magnate Al Copeland, Glenn Haydel, and Civil District Judge C. Hunter King. Martzell, who headed the New Orleans firm Martzell and Bickford, also won the victory in federal appeals court to overturn the 1981, Brilab conviction of Charles Roemer who had been Louisiana’s state commissioner of administration. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Public Affairs of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, from 1982 to 1984. On the national law register, he is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” under the personal injury, criminal law, and business litigation categories. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)