New Mexico Lawyers

Maxwell Pines has a PhD in philosophy from Brown University and a JD from Berkeley Law. He has tried 10 homicide cases, 16 cases involving sexual offenses, and 22 DWI trials. He speaks fluent Spanish.

I am an attorney licensed to practice in California, New Mexico, and the Navajo Nation. My practice includes family law, tribal law, complex business disputes, injury and wrongful death cases, and creditors' rights. With more than 22 years of litigation experience, I represent individuals, families, and businesses in legal matters that involve state, tribal, and federal courts. Before starting my legal career, I earned a B.A. in Computer Science and worked as a contract programmer/analyst for the Indian Health Service. I later joined American Express’s global fraud unit. I also pursued graduate studies in public health with a focus on biostatistics,...

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.

I have been practicing in the field of personal injury for over 25 years. Initially, I served as a defense attorney for a Fortune 500 insurance company. After a decade in that role, I decided to shift my focus to representing injured individuals. Since making that change, I have led my own firm, dedicated to representing injured New Mexicans across a variety of negligent injury cases. Throughout my career, I have conducted trials in multiple courts throughout New Mexico. Notably, I secured a multi-million dollar verdict in Santa Fe against the Department of Transportation. My practice encompasses a wide range of...

Served as Judge Advocate in military overseas. New Mexico Public defender in 1980s handling death penalty trials. Private practice since then handling criminal defense cases from DUI and domestic violence to drug trafficking, sexual assault and murder cases in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola valley, Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Top rated by Martindale Hubbel lawyers.com, avvo.com and national organizations. Same day free consultation. Payment plan. 24 hour answering service. .

Josh Worley has practiced law for over 20 years. He developed a legal practice in the area of Social Security disability from the ground up, becoming a partner in a large firm in 2008. In September 2017 he left that firm along with his brother Jeremy, to open The Injury and Disability Law Center. With a focus on custom solutions for the unique needs of each client, the Law Center uses the latest technologies blended together with old-fashioned client service. Josh and his talented staff have years of experience ushering clients through a frustrating and difficult Social Security...

Brandon Barnett is a top-rated attorney practicing criminal defense, family law, military law, and more. He earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and then went on to earn a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. Mr. Barnett's legal career began in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Judge Advocate in duty stations across the United States. In 2008, Mr. Barnett deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, where he advised commanders on Rule of...

The attorneys and staff at John W. Lawit are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to ensure the rights and benefits of the immigrant community. We are also dedicated to protecting the rights of employers, by assisting with immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement. As a team of legal professionals, we provide comprehensive, innovative and competent legal services to our clients to promote opportunities for a meaningful quality of life. Firm History John W. Lawit began practicing immigration law in 1980. Over the course of 42 years, John and his staff successfully assisted tens of thousands...

Whenever someone asks me about the purpose of my practice, I respond with a simple word: hope. Now, I understand that hope probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of a lawyer, but for me, hope is involved in all that I do.

To help clients find success, I start by asking every single one of them the simple question, “How can I make life better for you?” I want to identify those issues causing them the most stress. By identifying these issues, I am equipped to understand and serve their specific...

Phoenix personal injury lawyer Triumph Curiel was born and raised in Arizona and is dedicated to fighting for its citizens today. Triumph spent summers when he was a child working as a migrant farm worker along with his thirteen siblings. He went on to double-major in Spanish and microbiology at Arizona State University before earning his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006. But eventually, the legal field won Triumph over and he earned his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2010. Triumph immediately began fighting on behalf...

I have been practicing law for over 30 years in New Mexico, and I recently shifted my focus to Bankruptcy law while expanding my practice to Utah and Arizona. I maintain offices in all three states to better serve clients. I currently serve as the Financial Officer on the Bankruptcy Section Board of Directors for New Mexico and previously chaired the Board in 2014. I also have experience as a Bankruptcy trustee. In addition to my legal career, I am an active Realtor and Qualifying Broker with Stetson Realty. I am a member of the Greater Albuquerque Area Board of Realtors...

I have been practicing law since 1987 and have participated in dozens of trials and settlements resulting in million dollar recoveries for many of our consumer law clients, including in the areas of consumer credit, mortgage loan servicing, debt collection and credit reporting. I provide training to lawyers across the country in the area of consumer law and trial skills training. My partner, Luke Wallace, and I are dedicated to fully understanding the truth of our client’s story and to sharing this truth with the jury. Our results speak for themselves. We have earned a reputation...

Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession. Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over...

Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves. As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for...

Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin. In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges. Passionate about helping others, Lori finds...

Board Certified Attorney representing employees in work injury and wrongful termination cases.

AV civil trial lawyer of 28 years. Employment & Whistleblower Litigation. Veteran New Mexico sexual harassment litigator. Former partner, with 10 years practice, in two national "Am Law 200" firms. Represents defendants and select plaintiffs. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in Labor and Employment, Litigation. Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Employment Law – Individuals). Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization (2005-2010, 2017-2021) and listed as a top Employment lawyer in New Mexico's Top Rated Lawyers, Southwest Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Avvo. Named the New Mexico State Bar's "Outstanding Young...

Amber L. Weeks is a partner at Noble Vrapi and the manager of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Ms. Weeks represents families and individuals in cases involving family petitions, green card applications, waivers, naturalization and citizenship, U Visas for victims of crimes, and other immigration matters. Ms. Weeks is proficient in Spanish.

Ms. Weeks is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a highly sought-after speaker at national and regional conferences. Ms. Weeks has presented and written practice advisories regarding marriage-based immigration cases, naturalization, waivers, removal proceedings, and other topics. Ms. Weeks is the co-chair of the...

Hi Folks, I am Ryan Sise owner of the Sise Law Firm. I am a former Prosecutor and Middle schoolteacher who believes in Karma. I love working with families and our Law Firm's mission is to protect as many children as we can through estate planning. Book a Free strategy session today to learn how you can protect you family!

I grew up in central Mexico and am fluent in both the Spanish Language and Culture. I clerked under John W. Lawit before graduating from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Upon graduation, I was contracted as the Managing Attorney for an Immigration law firm in Albuquerque and have practiced as a Managing Attorney since being barred in New Mexico. I found that many immigrants were disenfranchised in more than just legalization of their immigration status but also in access to justice in general. Seeing this lack of access to justice confirmed in my mind and heart that...

Alexandra (Alex) Cervantes is a New Mexico trial lawyer who represents patients and families who have suffered life-altering injuries at the hands of large corporations and healthcare providers. This past year alone, Alex secured more than $30 million in jury verdicts for her clients. Alex was born and raised in Las Cruces, and is a proud New Mexican. Before becoming a lawyer, she planned a career in medicine, got her degrees in Biology and Psychology, and began medical school training. Seeing firsthand how people could be harmed by corporations’ systemic failures, she shifted gears to pursue a law degree so she...

CAR ACCIDENTS, WRONGFUL DEATH. PERSONAL INJURY. The types of injuries I deal with can create a ripple effect that changes everything for a whole family in an instant. I understand and have over two decades of experience fighting these fights. When I worked for insurance companies, I often handled cases worth tens of millions of dollars. When I was badly hurt in a car accident, I decided that someday, I would start my own practice so I could help people struggling with injuries. HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION AT WORK. WRONGFUL DISCHARGE. WHISTLEBLOWERS. Workplace law is tricky and the consequences of not...

Jake A. Garrison is an Albuquerque, New Mexico attorney with extensive experience representing clients in both litigation and transactional contexts in matters of real estate and land use law, business law, contract drafting or contract disputes, corporate entity formation, collections, and estate administration.

Whether negotiating a favorable resolution, prevailing at trial, or carefully structuring a business or real estate deal, Jake A. Garrison is committed to pursuing successful and cost-effective legal outcomes for his clients.

Thomas Banner has extensive experience representing clients before judges, juries and administrative tribunals. He offers counseling and advice to individuals and businesses concerning real estate, estate planning and probate, and administrative law. Mr. Banner is admitted to practice in the following courts: New Mexico state courts (2006); New Mexico Federal District Court (2008); District of Columbia (2008); U.S. Supreme Court (2010); and Virginia (2026).

Carlos N. Martinez is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC, a full-service Cannabis law firm assisting business owners and entrepreneurs navigate through New Mexico's medical and recreational cannabis industry. Carlos is also Managing Partner of Cannabis Law Solutions, a national cannabis law firm focused on the areas of risk management, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, cannabis consulting and overall general counsel. Carlos is also a trial litigator that assists clients in Family Law in the areas of divorce, child custody, kinship guardianship, grandparent visitation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and child support issues. Carlos founded the...

Jessica Eaves Mathews and her team at Leverage Legal Group provide full-service trademark, copyright, intellectual property, artificial intelligence (AI), compliance, data and privacy legal services in the following areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Copyrights and DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Cross-border transactions and operations Data protection/Privacy law Digital regulatory compliance in the US, UK, and EU E-Commerce Law Intellectual Property Audits Trademark and Copyright Disputes and Litigation Trademark and Copyright Portfolio Management Internet Law Licensing Trade Secret Protection Trademarks and Brand Protection Strategies We are passionate about helping our clients develop strong intellectual property portfolios, and we vigorously protect their brands, ideas, designs, and content and efficiently provide effective and smart solutions for all intellectual...

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...

Olsi Vrapi is the managing partner of the firm and is based in the Albuquerque office. Mr. Vrapi represents individuals, families, and businesses in family and business visa petitions, green card applications, naturalization and citizenship, removal of conditions and green card renewals, H-1B visas, PERM applications, J-1 Conrad Physician Waivers, and other immigration matters. He also takes the government to federal court over delays and improper decisions. Mr. Vrapi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Mr. Vrapi is fluent in Spanish, Albanian, proficient in Italian, and has passable knowledge of French.

Mr. Vrapi graduated...

Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 35+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer, appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal. He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, California, and New Mexico as well as numerous federal courts and courts of appeals. Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator. As a business owner, systems designer, and general counsel for numerous...