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Will Ferguson, managing partner of Will Ferguson & Associates, is a specialist in personal injury law who has devoted his legal career to representing plaintiffs in personal injury law.. Will was born in New York City in 1948. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1984. He was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1974 and practices law in New Mexico’s State and Federal courts.. Will attended  Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., then graduated from UNM with a Bachelors Degree in 1971. He  obtained a JurisDoctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1974. After separation from the Air Force and a short stint as an entertainment attorney, Will started his own firm in 1983, limiting his practice exclusively to Personal-Injury law.. At Will Ferguson & Associates, Will has built a firm and  practice that welcomes complicated, complex or unusual liability claims; including mass tort and malpractice litigation. The firm’s presence in New Mexico is growing dynamically. He and his wife Sarah, also a lawyer (J.D. Yale, 1993) and of counsel to the firm, have three young children.. Will, an avid sports car enthusiast, has  helped develop Sandia Motorsports Park, New Mexico’s largest auto-racing venue. He was also a founder of Bank 1st, a commercial bank in Albuquerque,  is a principal in Motiva Performance Engineering, an automotive performance shop, and is a publisher of ABQ Free Press, the second largest newspaper in New Mexico.  He is also a dedicated auto restoration hobbyist specializing in early Jaguars. Over his career, Will has litigated or managed plaintiffs’ cases involving more than 2,400 personal-injury claims. He is delighted when, on occasion, his trial practice takes him to the classic old courthouses in the small-town county seats of rural New Mexico.. Will welcomes the chance to personally consult with any claimant or attorney considering a personal-injury claim in any jurisdiction within New Mexico.

Ian Bezpalko has a general practice with interests in the areas of business transactions, copyright, trademark, and internet law.  In addition to services provided to authors, artists, composers, and others who seek to secure copyright or trademark in their works, or defend the same, he advises in matters such as internet/computer law including internet liability, software regulation, and other topics involving technology.. Practice offers legal research and writing services to other law firms throughout the U.S. in any area of the law.  Has researched and drafted documents for cases involving employment disputes, attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine, half-blood inheritance, family law, trusts, the Hague Convention, and various other subjects.. Member of New Mexico and Washington, D.C., Bars, Intellectual Property section of the ABA, Albuquerque Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association.  Active in the New Mexico State Bar as member of the Law Practice Management Committee, chair of the Technology Working Group, board member of the Solo Section and of the Intellectual Property Section.. Past Citations Editor for the Natural Resources Journal, clerk for the University Counsel's Office at UNM, and assistant to UNM School of Law faculty.. Author of The Deep Seabed:  Customary Law Codified; received ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law/Bureau of National Affairs award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law.. Phi Beta Kappa with B.A. degrees in History and Philosophy, and Master's degree in Political Science from the University of New Mexico.  Received J.D. degree from the UNM School of Law.

George "Dave" Giddens is founding shareholder of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Dave holds a Bachelor of General Studies, majoring in Personnel Administration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law, where he is a member of the Order of the Coif.. Dave's achievements have been recognized throughout the legal community. Most recently, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in two practice areas - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. He was also recognized by his peers as the 2018 Albuquerque Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Insolvency and Reorganization Law "Lawyer of the Year." This is his fifth year of recognition by the organization.. Dave was named a Top Rated Lawyer for Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy in 2013, a Southwest Super Lawyer in 2009 and 2012-2019, and, in 2011, was named Best of the Bar/Bankruptcy by New Mexico Business Weekly. He has consistently received the highest rating for professional abilities and ethics (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, a legal rating service, for more than 15 years.. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, Independent Community Bankers Association, and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work Dave believes in giving back to the community. To this end, he is active in St. Stephens' United Methodist Church, where he is the immediate past chair of the Leadership Council and has chaired the finance ministry and the Capital Funds Campaign. He also enjoys playing golf, biking, watching sports (especially the KU Jayhawks) and cooking.. A New Mexico attorney since 1983, Dave treats his clients with concern, compassion and exceptional legal abilities. During his 36 year career, he has represented secured and unsecured lenders, debtors, trustees, creditors' committees and receivers in farm and non-farm bankruptcy cases in New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, and Delaware. He has also handled real estate and personal property foreclosure matters. Dave is a firm believer in the idea that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so he encourages his lender clients to have him involved before loans are made to make sure that documentation is correct and collateral perfection is achieved.

Donald F. Harris, known as Don Harris, is the Senior Attorney at New Mexico Financial & Family Law, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in estate planning, family law, probate, and creditors’ rights. Don has practiced law since 1990 and has received significant recognition for his reputation in the legal community and his service to clients.. Don is an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible, and is among the small percentage of lawyers selected by Southwest Super Lawyers. His career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Client Platinum Champion Award from Martindale Hubbell. Don is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar and the Former President of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar. He has been appointed several times to serve on judicial selection panels. Additionally, the American Board of Certification announced that Don has successfully completed the requirements for national certification in Creditors’ Rights Law, highlighting his expertise in the bankruptcy field.. As a four-term City Councilor for District 9 in Albuquerque, Don provided funding for significant projects in District 9, including parks, community centers, and public safety facilities. He sponsored legislation setting aside 2% of the bond program for open space and the Balloon Landing Task Force.. Born in Delmont, PA, Don is a devoted Steelers and Pirates fan. His family moved to Connecticut during his high school years, and he later attended the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. There, he served as the Operations Director of the college radio station and hosted a morning jazz program.. Outside of his legal career, he is a passionate musician, playing the saxophone at jam sessions and singing in a barbershop-style quartet with his son. He also enjoys hiking, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise.. With a career that spans over three decades, Don remains committed to providing exceptional legal services to his clients. His dedication to his profession, combined with his passion for music and a healthy lifestyle, underscores his belief in a balanced and fulfilling life. Don’s clients appreciate not only his legal acumen but also his genuine care and commitment to their well-being. At New Mexico Financial & Family Law, Don continues to be a pillar of strength, expertise, and compassion for all those he serves.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Albuquerque and surrounding areas.