Marty received his B.A. in 1978 from Dickinson College and his J.D. in 1981 from Villanova University School of Law. He is now serving in his 11th year on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and he is a member of the Pennsylvania and American Associations for Justice. He has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest rating bestowed among members of the legal community for legal ability and ethical standards. In addition, he has been recognized by his peers and selected as a Super Lawyers attorney for Pennsylvania and in Philadelphia Magazine.

Marty also serves as a Director and Vice President of the Lower Merion Soccer Club, a not-for-profit charitable organization that sponsors a variety of youth soccer programs for over 2,700 children in the community.  Marty also serves on the Board of Directors of FC Delco and is the heir apparent to the Academy GM.