El Rito Bankruptcy Lawyers

Melwani Law makes your life better by eliminating your debt; your stress, and your anxiety so that you may enjoy life again. Our knowledge of the bankruptcy laws combined with exceptional customer service allows you to stop foreclosure; repossessions; garnishments; and creditor harassment among other things. Call us for a free and no obligation consultation at 505-323-5800.

Arun Melwani is the founder of Melwani Law, P.C. He decided to devote his practice to serving the needs of individuals and families in debt crisis after learning early on that these individuals lacked competent and affordable representation.

While in law school, he...

After 30 years, my reputation is about caring for my clients and providing realistic expectations.

Only lawyer in the State of New Mexico who is a certified specialist in both consumer and business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

Former Board Member, Family Law Section of New Mexico State Bar.

Selected by New Mexico State Bar to sit on several judicial selection panels.

A native New Mexican having been born and raised in Alamogordo. Currently serving as the Secretary of the Bankruptcy Section Board of Directors and the past chair of the Board in 2014. Former Bankruptcy trustee. Active Realtor and Qualifying Broker for Stetson Realty and member of the Greater Albuquerque Area Board of Realtors. Serving as an instructor for continuing education classes for Realtors. Husband and father of five children. Loves to work on old cars and anything with a motor in it.

Nephi Hardman has represented clients in hundreds of bankruptcy cases, including as debtor’s counsel in chapter 7s, chapter 13s, and a number of major chapter 11 reorganizations.

He has also represented appellants in several foreclosure cases before the New Mexico Court of Appeals and the New Mexico Supreme Court.

While in law school, Nephi convinced the BYU Law Review to publish his musings on arbitration awards in an environment of compulsory unionism. He used lots of footnotes and semicolons and other arcane devices, and to this day, doctors regularly prescribe his paper as a sleep-aid.

In 2019, SuperLawyers identified Mr. Hardman as a...

Mr. White is a bankruptcy attorney and commercial litigator, and primarily focuses on bankruptcy litigation, including secured lender representation, trustee representation, fraudulent transfer and preference litigation, stay relief, and contested matters such as claims objections. Mr. White also has experience in commercial real estate matters, including commercial foreclosures and commercial landlord/tenant disputes. Mr. White is Co-Chair of the Young and New Members Committee of the American Bankruptcy Institute, and Chair-Elect of the board of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico. Occasionally, he provides pro bono legal assistance to select clients via the New Mexico...

Originally from the Jersey Shore, migrated to Albuquerque in the 80's and pursued a law degree. Am now a licensed New Mexico attorney with a fledgling law practice. Accepting new clients in general law.

Leslie D. Maxwell was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and practices primarily in bankruptcy and commercial law at Walker & Associates, P.C. She received her B.A. in Anthropology from Emory University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2006. At UNM, she was a judicial extern for the Hon. James S. Starzynski, former Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Mexico. Except for a brief stint in insurance defense litigation, Ms. Maxwell has practiced primarily in bankruptcy law since 2006. Ms. Maxwell is a member...

I am a partner with Findlay, & Dziak, LLC (BFD Lawyers). We are a general practice law firm that offers a variety of legal services. With an office in Albuquerque, we can help clients with issues ranging from bankruptcy, business law, contract drafting & review, criminal defense, divorce, DWI defense, estate planning, family law, personal injury, probate, real estate, taxes, and more.

AFFORDABLE ATTORNEY FEES FOR CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY. 40+ Years Experience as a New Mexico Lawyer. State Wide Bankruptcy Legal Services Available For Individuals. Free Initial Consultation. Affordable and Reasonable fees. Evening and Weekend Appointments Available. Abogado de Bancarrota - Bilingual Attorney. Law Practice Limited To CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CASES: Consumer Personal Bankruptcy - Chapter 7 for individuals. State Wide. OFFICE LOCATION: Call 505-345-9394 for FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. NO OFFICE VISIT necessary. Call for specifics. BANKRUPTCY FEES are affordable, reasonable and competitive (www.bankruptcyabq.com). Your Chapter 7 bankruptcy completed immediately and as painlessly and as hassle free...

Education:
B.A. University of Notre Dame, 1967
J.D. University of New Mexico, 1970

Admitted:
State of New Mexico, 1970
State of Colorado, 1986
U.S. District Court, New Mexico 1970
10th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1981

AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized specialist, Business Bankruptcy Law, by New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
U.S. News Best Lawyers, 2014
Southwest Superlawyers, 2016
Member, Bankruptcy Section of New Mexico State Bar

Great results. I return your calls. I give you answers. I work to move your case forward. I can see you on Saturday.

Jason Cline began work in bankruptcy in 2002 in Colorado Springs when he gained employment with the Law Office of Dewayne Gooch. He remained with Mr. Gooch until February 2017 when he relocated to Rio Rancho, NM.
In his time with Mr. Gooch, Jason Cline assisted numerous families in financial crisis by filing chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies.
In 2014 Jason Cline Graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law with a Juris Doctor. He is licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico and practices in the fields of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.

Prior to beginning his law career, Attorney McCook worked in Corporate America for over 10 years, holding professional and management roles in finance, marketing and sales. The last position held was the Analytics Manager for Comcast Western New England where he spearheaded the analytics department.

Attorney McCook left Comcast to attend law school and while in law school worked as a law clerk for the Law Offices of Bonnie C. Mangan, P.C. practicing Bankruptcy Law. Additionally, while in law school Attorney McCook participated in real estate internships at a real estate law firm and a title insurance company.

During law...

Mr. Mazel concentrates on Chapter 11 bankruptcies, both commercial and individual, creditor's rights, commercial real estate and commercial litigation. Mr. Mazel has represented national, regional and local banks as well as national businesses and a variety of other lenders.

J.D., George Washington University Law School; M.A. Sociology, University of Kansas. Innovative lawyering, negotiation, mediation. A la carte means you can select from the full menu of services that a full service law office offers, instead of being required to buy the full menu. In other words, if you want advice only, you only purchase advice. If you want legal research or writing, you only purchase legal research or writing. Your lawyer can teach you how to negotiate, coach you on court appearances, prepare you for mediation. And, if you do want your attorney to do it all, that’s okay,...

Twenty years of bankruptcy experience. In these tough times look to attorneys who know this area of law. I can help you lift the weight of debt off your back. Start fresh, and live life again.