Martin J. Kraft joined Elk + Elk as Cincinnati injury attorney in 2016. Martin has over nine years of experience representing disability claimants, helping them navigate the disability claims process and representing them at hearings in the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. He has also represented disability claimants appealing to federal district court. Martin has experience with class action settlement distribution, personal injury, probate, and tax law as well.

Martin was selected as an Ohio Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Additionally, Martin has achieved his National Social Security Advisor certificate from the National Social Security Association, LLC. The NSSA certificate promotes advanced Social Security education providing Martin with the knowledge to counsel clients on the best way to claim Social Security benefits in order to optimize lifetime Social Security income.

After graduating from Miami University (OH), Martin attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law in Northern Kentucky, graduating in 2008. He currently resides with his wife Ashley and son Woody in Covington. Martin enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, hiking with his dog Rush and barbecuing.

Client Reviews

Mary V. – June 2025

They did an excellent job for me and got my SSI after several attempts on my own, their professionalism was incredible and I will recommend their talent, Thank You Scott Bowers, Martin Kraft and staff for everything.

Brittany B. – June 2025

Applied for disability in May 2024 and reached out to Elk & Elk right before getting my first denial, around July or so. Lawyered up with them since getting denied, and had my hearing almost exactly 1 year after initially applying for disability. Received my approval/won my case less than 2 weeks after my hearing date!!! Mr. Bowers represented me during my hearing, and he and his partner, Martin Kraft, were VERY easy to work with, as were their assistants, Lindsay and Hannah. Incredible work all around, I’ve been disabled since birth and am so relieved to have my benefits. Thank you so much!

Anna E. – June 2025

I absolutely want too thank Elk and Elk and Mr Kraft and his team they are outstanding. He helped me win disability case. He is very direct and respectful. We would definitely recommend Mr Kraft to represent you and your claim. He will not disappoint.

Bryan M. – May 2025

I worked with Martin at Elk & Elk and had a great experience. Great communication, professionalism, morals and ethics. I could not be happier with my experience and will use them again in the future if the need arises.

July 2024

Elk & Elk is the best to work with. I needed help with my case and they not only fought with me, but they went above and beyond for me.It was such a pleasure to be their client and have them on my side. I dont think I would of gotten a better ending to my case without them. Mr. Kraft and Mr. Bowers were always in contact with me and if I reached out to them, they responded within 24 hours. They made sure that I had all I needed to report, understand what the process was going to be, did their research, and made sure that I understood each part of the process. They even contacted me to be sure I was not having any issues afterwards. I HIGHLY recommend going with Elk &Elk. 100% Google Review

Ron M. – June 2024

elk & elk took my case and won my SSI for me within 6 months. very grateful for their help. Martin kraft was my lawyer and if you need SSI representation elk & elk is an excellent choice. Google Review

Vanessa V. – May 2024

Martin Kraft gets things DONE! 🙂 He made ny appeals process go super smoothly and kept me updated along the way! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and spent extra time when necessary explaining things I didn’t understand! A+ Elk and elk! Google Review

Steve C. – May 2023

Highly recommend this law firm for their tireless work on my disability case. Scott Bowers and Martin Kraft kept me apprised every step of the way and answered every question I asked. They did a wonderful job for me in what is an arduous process when dealing with the Social Security Administration. I cannot thank Messrs Bowers and Kraft for their dedication to me and to my case.

Joanne – April 2023

Expert work provided by Martin Kraft.

Katie M. – January 2023

Our entire experience with Elk and Elk and Mr Kraft was outstanding. He helped us win our case. He is very thorough and respectful. We definitely recommend Mr Kraft to represent you and your claim. He will not disappoint.

Molly W. – December 2022

Martin Kraft is an excellent attorney! Elk& Elk went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend hiring this law firm if you are in need of any type of representation!

Anonymous – October 2022

They are the best! Martin, Scott, and Alex made everything easy for me, prepared everything, and my appeal was approved! They made themselves available for my questions and answered honestly and accurately! Highly recommended!!!

Mark P. – November 2019

I took a shot at applying for SSDI on my own, unsuccessfully. When I got to the Hearing phase, I hired Elk and Elk (Martin Kraft). That was successful. Hiring them at the beginning might have shortened the process and reduced the stress.