Top Employment Lawyers Near Me in Albuquerque Area

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.

Walsh Gallegos is dedicated to serving the public schools of the State of New Mexico with excellent service in every area of law. Roxie De Santiago is a native New Mexican and has been working in the field of school law for 18 years. She has extensive experience in employment and labor issues and school administrative law.  She also works with educational institutions providing employment immigration services and immigration compliance.

Robert C. Gutierrez  was born and raised in New Mexico. After high school he worked as a police aide for the Albuquerque Police Department and as a corrections officer for the City of Albuquerque.  He graduated cum laude form the University of Albuquerque in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology.. Robert then received his Juris Doctorate degree while attending the Univeristy of New Mexico School of Law and was the 1978-1979 receipiant of the American Juris Prudence Award for Criminal Study.  In 1979 he was admitted into the New Mexico Bar and in 1980, to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. After law school, Mr. Gutierrez worked for the City of Albuquerque as the assistent city attorney prosecuting hundreds of misdemeanor criminal cases before switching to personal injury and civil litigation. He previously worked the defense side of the table, defending the City of Albuquerque and its employees in tort and civil-rights cases. He represented the Albuquerque Police Department.. In 1983, Bob went to work for a large insurance law firm, where he became a shareholder and director. During 18 years there he developed valuable knowledge of defense strategies in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death, auto accidents, property or premises negligence, oil field accidents, medical malpractice and dental malpractice.. Back to Top of Page. Bob joined Will Ferguson & Associates in 2001 and now represents persons and families injured or killed by the negligent or wrongful conduct of others. He has tried more than 40 jury trials in New Mexico's state and federal courts. He has been awarded Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of "AV.". Bob is married, has two adult children and two granddaughters. He enjoys time with his family, handyman work, hiking, camping, golf and hitting the road for RV trips.

Raúl Torrez is an accomplished trial attorney and former prosecutor whose prior experience includes complex litigation in both state and federal court.  Working for nearly a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant Attorney General and Assistant District Attorney, Raúl has handled a range of complex and high profile cases at every stage of the litigation process.. Education

I am managing partner for Bowles Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was formerly a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and appellate law clerk for the Honorable Bobby R. Baldock, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit specializing in drug trafficking and immigration and later moved into violent crimes.  I began private practice in 2001, and Bowles law firm was formed in 2013.  Bowles Law Firm is a client-first based law firm which strives to understand our clients' needs clearly and to do our best as a legal team to problem solve and accomplish outstanding results for our clients

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.

Danny Jarrett is Office Managing Principal of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a New Mexico native and has been certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the New Mexico Supreme Board of Legal Specialization since August of 2008.. Mr. Jarrett previously served as vice-president and corporate counsel for a national healthcare company. His duties included managing all operations of a multi-state company with over 400 employees, overseeing all human resources functions, and organizing corporate restructuring.. Mr. Jarrett’s legal practice focuses on counseling and representing employers, government entities and Native American tribal organizations regarding labor and employment disputes. His experience involves Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, the FLSA, the FMLA and Davis-Bacon Act wage issues. He has successfully represented clients before the NLRB, the EEOC, and the WCA. He has negotiated many collective bargaining agreements, on behalf of management, with various unions, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Operating Engineers and the Teamsters. He has represented management’s interests in union organizational campaigns, including organizing attempts by the Communication Workers of America, the Teamsters and the Painters and Glazers Union, as well as in response to Unfair Labor Practice charges of all types. Mr. Jarrett assisted in setting up a double-breasted operation for a large, regional construction company. He also represented the State Bar of New Mexico and set national precedent when the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to oversee a representation election involving State Bar employees and the Communication Workers of America.. While attending law school, he served as a staff editor of The New Mexico Law Review. He attended the University of New Mexico as the recipient of a Presidential Scholarship.. Mr. Jarrett was an elected member of the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico, the group of peer-elected attorneys who govern the Bar. As a Bar Commissioner, Mr. Jarrett served on the Personnel Committee and as liaison to the Board of Bar Examiners. Mr. Jarrett has also served as an elected board member and as chair of the Bar’s Employment and Labor Section and its Indian Law Section.

Christopher M. Moody is a founder of the employment and labor law firm of Moody & Warner, P.C. He has been practicing employment and labor law since 1983 and represents management in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, unfair labor practice cases, representation proceedings and grievance arbitrations.. He represents both employers and employees with serious claims in employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour litigation, including class and collective actions involving the claims of large numbers of employers.. Moody & Warner was co-class counsel to a class of over 2,800 women stock brokers in a ground-breaking nation-wide gender discrimination class action that settled in 2007 for over $46 million plus wide-ranging injunctive relief designed to level the playing field for women employees. Moody and the firm have been recognized by "Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business" each year since 2005 as leaders in employment law and Moody has been recognized as a "Southwest Superlawyer.". Mr. Moody is a frequent presenter on employment law topics. Moody is a graduate of Duke University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in New Mexico, Colorado, and California. He accepts cases in those states and in other states throughout the United States, where he is able to participate in cases by associating with attorneys admitted to practice in the relevant state. Mr. Moody works out of both our Albuquerque and Los Angeles offices and practices law in New Mexico and California.

Caruso Law Offices exclusively represents individuals with personal injury and wrongful death claims against insurance companies and large corporations. By only handling one type of case--personal injury and wrongful death from motor vehicle accidents and crashes--we can focus our entire law practice on helping those who are injured as a result of the negligence of another person or corporation.. Every day we handle only car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, semi truck accidents, tractor trailer accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, big rig accidents, highway accidents.  We are proficient in CA and NM traffic laws and commercial vehicle laws as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and other DOT laws and regulations.. Over the past few years we have had jury verdicts of $7.4 million, $5.8 million and settlements as high as $12 million on a single case.  We accept referrals from out of state attorneys, and we are licensed in all the courts of California and New Mexico.. As a former insurance company attorney with over 32 years of experience,  personal injury Attorney Mark Caruso knows the "ins-and-outs" of the insurance claims practice.  He will help you get the most money possible on your personal injury claim. As an insurance company attorney, Caruso's job was to find ways to pay people as little as possible.  He now uses his experience to get you the most money possible as quickly as possible. Contact him at or at. Our main office in Albuquerque is located Albuquerque and our satellite offices are located in Rio Rancho, NM and ONtario, CA.   We offer after-hours, weekend and in-home appointments.  All initial consultations with an attorney are free and without obligation.  We can also help you with transportation to/from our office.. Mark Caruso is a 1982 graduate with honors from Pepperdine University School of Law in California.  He was licensed as an attorney in California in 1982, and he was licensed as an attorney in New Mexico since 1987.. Because Caruso Law Office's entire staff only handles personal injury and wrongful death claims from motor vehicle accidents and crashes, we focus our entire practice on one area of law.  Our staff of lawyers and paralegals have all been personally trained by Mark Caruso to maximize money for our clients.  That's why we get such high ratings from our clients after we settle their personal injury claim.. Please call Caruso Law Offices today at at our main office and ask to speak with attorney Mark Caruso or one of the attorneys at the firm.  There is no obligation, and all calls are confidential.  We hope to hear from you soon, but most importantly we pray a quick recovery from any personal injuries and comfort if you suffered a death in your family.

Albert N. Thiel, Jr. received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Philosophy in 1970 from St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Md. After serving in U.S. Army Intelligence from 1970 to 1973, he studied law at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1976.. He completed a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 1983 at the Robert O. Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico.. Al was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar and to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico in 1976. He was admitted to the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1980, and to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982. Al was a member of a Los Angeles litigation firm and headed the firm's Albuquerque office before joining Will Ferguson & Associates in 1999. Since 1983, his primary area of emphasis has been personal injury litigation.

After graduating summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, in 2003, Quentin Smith served as a law clerk for Justice Pamela B. Minzner of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Mr. Smith then worked as an associate for the law firm of Gilkey & Stephenson, P.A., specializing in employment and labor law. He joined Sheehan & Sheehan as an associate in May 2010 and became a Shareholder/Director in May, 2011.. Mr. Smith has successfully defended small and large employers against many types of claims, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful discharge. He is certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in employment and labor law.