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Zackeree Sean Kelin is a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and a founding partner at the Davis Kelin Law Firm. His work focuses on medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, civil rights, insurance bad faith, Indian law, and other complex litigation and personal injury cases. He started his career at DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. (“DNA”), the oldest and largest poverty law program in Indian Country, where he represented indigent clients, tribes, and non-profits before tribal, state, and federal courts and various administrative and legislative bodies in the areas of poverty law, Indian law, sacred sites protection, and environmental law.

With over a decade of experience in the courtroom, our founding attorney brings deep knowledge, strategic skill, and relentless advocacy to every criminal defense case. Before establishing this firm, she spent 10 years as a prosecutor, giving her rare insight into how the state investigates, charges, and prosecutes criminal cases — and how to challenge them effectively. Born and raised in New Mexico, Ms. Walker has a deep understanding of the state’s unique challenges, diverse communities, and rich cultural heritage.. She has tried more than 75 jury trials, including complex and high-stakes cases involving homicide, sexual assault, shootings, DUIs, and offenses involving digital forensics. Her litigation experience spans hundreds of cases across New Mexico — from first-degree murder to misdemeanors — and she has earned a reputation as a fierce and respected advocate in courtrooms throughout the state.

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.

When not practicing law or pursuing continuing legal education, I enjoy singing. I am a current memeber of the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus.  I am the former President of the Chorus, and currently serve on the Board of Directors.. I am also an acitve member of the New Mexico LGBTQ Bar Association, and I serve as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the organization.. I am an infrequent artist, and when I have the time, I enjoy creating works of art in graphite, chalk, pastels, and watercolors.

When choosing an attorney The Robinson Law Firm PPLC understands experience and education is important for competent representation. Attorney, DeVaughn L. Robinson believes that in conjunction with education and experience, an attorney must also provide Trust, Integrity, Patience and Professionalism to his clients.

Wesley Jackson's story is different from many other personal injury lawyers. When he was in high school, he was involved in a serious accident. One of his friends suffered a severe injury and spent many months in the hospital. Because of this experience, Mr. Jackson developed a strong desire to help injured people and was motivated to become an attorney.. Mr. Jackson was born and raised in New Mexico, and graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico School of Law. In 2014, he founded Jackson Law, LLC, with the goal of helping injured people recover the funds they are legally entitled to after serious accidents. Prior to 2014, Mr. Jackson worked as a personal injury attorney for a well-respected firm, where he tried cases in state and federal courts.  Mr. Jackson is now a respected leader inpersonal injury law.. Wesley Jackson practices in all New Mexico state courts, and the federal district courts in New Mexico and Colorado. He has experience leading jury trials and can take your case as far as needed to get the full amount of compensation available under the law.

Wesley Enns is a partner at Wallace & Enns, LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico focusing on civil litigation. Mr. Enns handles family law and personal injury matters. The firm handles cases all around the state of New Mexico.

Weems Hazen Law is a boutique law firm specializing in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Close client relationships are the pride of this office and we are selective about which cases we accept to ensure we are able to give our clients the best service possible.We are on your side, at your side. Helping injured people and their families recover from trucking & auto accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, police and jail abuse, and defective products. Call for a free consultation.Dathan is a member of the New Mexico Mediation Association, the State Bar ADR Committee, and Association for Conflict Resolution. Dathan has deep roots in the Albuquerque nonprofit community. He is the board chair for Mayor Keller’s Volunteer Advisory Board, as well as for Albuquerque Involved, a nonprofit Dathan created that betters the community through service work and grants. Dathan was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico. He attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas for his undergraduate and came home to get his law degree at the UNM School of Law and admitted to the bar in 2002.

We bring a personal touch to Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and  Immigration cases. If you are tired of talking to Assistants, Case Managers, and Paralegals and would like to actually be able to reach your Attorney we are the firm for you.

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.

Vanessa is a law school graduate from California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA and received her BA at the University of California, Riverside. Vanessa is licensed to practice in the State of New Mexico and in the United States Federal District Court, District of New Mexico.. Vanessa has devoted a substantial portion of her legal career to advocating social justice, pro bono legal services, and offering affordable access to law, particularly to underprivileged and underrepresented communities.. Vanessa fervently represents her clients in legal matters involving divorce and child custody proceedings, real property law, foreclosure defense and other areas of law. Her professional affiliations include the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association, the Voluntary Attorney Pool, “VAP”, and the Trust & Estates Division. Vanessa lives in Albuquerque, NM with her sons Truth and Justus.

Throughout his career, Mr. Vigil has always chosen quality over quantity in representing his clients. He only takes on a limited number of cases a year in order to provide his clients with the greatest possible dedication, attention to detail, and quality of representation. Due to the tragic nature and personal harm suffered by the clients he represents, he is dedicated to providing the highest standards of quality in seeking justice. He does not waiver in his dedication to his clients and, as a result, they often form strong bonds and remain in contact long after the case has been completed. Mr. Vigil treats every case as a special case and is committed to thorough representation for every client. Clients of Vigil Law Firm, P.A. are seen as people, not just cases, because Jake Vigil firmly believes in personal interaction and teaming up with his clients to fight for the justice they deserve.

Thomas G. Rice is the owner and sole shareholder of the Albuquerque, New Mexico law firm of Thomas G. Rice P.C. Mr Rice graduated from Brigham Young University at Provo, Utah, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He spent three years in the U.S. Army serving in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot, where he was decorated for distinguished service.. Mr. Rice received his Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University School of Law in 1977. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of New Mexico and State Bar of Illinois. He is licensed to practice in both Federal and State Courts as well as the U.S. Tax Court. He has also served as a Trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.. Mr. Rice is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, having been involved in tax and estate planning throughout his career and has worked with a public accounting firm in managing their tax department which included individual, corporate, partnership, estate and trust taxation.. Mr. Rice’s practice is focused in the area of estate planning, tax, real estate, bankruptcy and small business representation. He has spoken before various civic and private organizations on estate planning matters. He is a past member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a nationwide organization of Estate Planning Attorneys.

The Law Offices of Nicholas Koluncich III, LLC is headed by attorney Nicholas Koluncich. Currently admitted to practice law in California and New Mexico, Nicholas has practiced law primarily in the class action bar since 1997, while also undertaking representation of individuals in complex commercial, construction defect and general civil lawsuits. Practice areas include: antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, securities and whistleblower advocacy. To request a firm resume, please contact us at

The judicial system is not for the lawyers...it is for the PEOPLE. The Law Offices of Julita Ann Leavell, P.C. offer our clients an approachable way to navigate through the law and courts in a real-world manner they can digest. We strive to educate and empower, not overwhelm nor enable. Everyone should feel that our courts can be easily accessed with the guidance of competent and knowledgeable attorneys who put their client's needs before their billable hours. The goal of our Firm is to build up our client's confidence and skills so that they can become their own advocate long after their case is resolved and our services are no longer necessary.

Terry began his legal career in Buffalo, New York in 1976. Upon moving to Albuquerque, Terry worked as an assistant district attorney, which made him a constant presence in the courtroom. In 1979, Terry reentered private practice focused on personal injury and real estate law. He shifted to full-time personal injury and medical malpractice litigation in 1988.. In addition to practicing law, Terry is a dedicated volunteer in the Albuquerque community. Terry has been the Charter President of the Uptown Optimist Club and of his neighborhood association. He has also served on the board of directors of the State Bar Senior Lawyers Division, New Day Youth & Family Services, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, the New Mexico Trial Lawyers and the Jewish Community Center. In his free time, Terry enjoys hiking, working out and skiing.

Tamara Couture is the Senior Attorney at Couture Law. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She matriculated into Occidental College for her Bachelor’s degree and received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Professional Writing from the University of New Mexico, magna cum laude.. Tamara is a highly trained and experienced mediator. She is a recipient of the Judge Oliver Seth Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming an attorney, her professional career included work as a substance abuse counselor in Kotzebue, Alaska, a mental health therapist in Kotzebue and Albuquerque, a school counselor at Manzano High School, and the Director of the First Offender’s Program in Albuquerque.

She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law, with distinction, and has a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver.. Ms. Carlow is a member of the California and New Mexico Bar Associations and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Shammara H. Henderson practices in the areas of criminal defense, plaintiff’s injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, and victim representation. She is also a lobbyist and presents throughout the country on issues regarding law enforcement; heroin and opiate addiction; civil rights and criminal civil rights; and electronic discovery (eDiscovery).. Shammara was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She attended American University in Washington, D.C., where she received a full ride with the highly competitive Frederick Douglass Scholarship.  Shammara received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law where she received the W.E. Bondurant Scholarship and University of New Mexico Graduate Fellowship.. After graduating from law school, Shammara clerked for Justice Charles W. Daniels at the New Mexico Supreme Court.  She started her career as a prosecutor with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque, N.M., where she prosecuted DUI and domestic violence cases. After her stint as an Assistant District Attorney, she became the Associate General Counsel for the Office of Governor Bill Richardson. Shammara advised the governor’s office on legal matters ranging from pardons and paroles, criminal legislation, environmental legislation, and higher education. She regularly testified before the New Mexico Legislature on each of these issues.. In 2011, Shammara joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.  There, she prosecuted everything from reactive narcotics, bank robberies and other burglaries, identification fraud, and child pornography cases including international child pornography cases. She focused on long term drug investigation cases, large drug trafficking organizations, and diversion cases. She also frequently prosecuted criminal civil rights cases, involving issues like excessive force, hate crimes, reproductive rights.  She successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases to include sentences up to 120 years.. Alongside her duties as a prosecutor, she engaged in extensive outreach with the community and law enforcement to ensure the best allocation of finite resources. She successfully promoted fairer enforcement of the laws to alleviate disparate impacts of the criminal justice system, especially racial impacts, and ensure more just punishments for low-level, nonviolent convictions. She advocated for bolstering prevention and reentry efforts to deter crime and reduce recidivism and strengthening protections for vulnerable populations.  She helped train federal and local law enforcement to work more closely with federal and state prosecutors to focus on the most violent criminals in the state. She developed and presented training and outreach programs across the state. Finally, Shammara practiced civil law, defending the United States in personal injury, civil rights, and employment discrimination cases.. Shammara is licensed to practice in New Mexico, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Sam was born in Canutillo, Texas and attended public schools in the state of New Mexico. Sam is the son of hard-working immigrants. He spent virtually every summer of his childhood in his mother’s hometown of Chihuahua, Mexico and as a consequence, is fluent in Spanish. Remarkably, Sam’s fourth-grade teacher strongly urged him to pursue a career practicing law. Once that seed was planted, Sam dedicated all of his efforts to that single goal.. Sam completed his undergraduate degree in three years, graduating with high honors from Texas Tech in 1978. The next week, Sam started law school at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated as the youngest member of his class. While in his third year of law school, Sam worked full time for a local attorney, Patrick Abeyta. Sam graduated from Texas Tech Law School in 1981. After Pat’s death in 1984, Sam took over the firm at age 27 and was charged with overseeing 13 employees. Almost immediately, Sam converted the law firm from a general practice to one focused exclusively on representing those injured at work or through others’ negligence.. Sam has been married for 31 years and has been blessed with three children. Sam believes that, with all things important in life, loyalty and commitment is a foundation to success. Sam has often been quoted to say: “there are three things in life that you do not change; you do not change your political party, your religion, or your wife”. Sam’s first and true love has been the pleasure he derives from helping those who have suffered from serious injury or death of a family member. Sam believes that the value of a law firm is found in a combination of its honesty and competency. These qualities make up FCHC’s culture–and they always will.

Salim Khayoumi is a seasoned attorney with deep roots in New Mexico, having completed his education at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico in 2005 with a degree in Sociology and earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 2008. Upon returning to New Mexico, Salim began his career as a prosecutor, handling a spectrum of cases in the state’s District Attorney’s Office.. Transitioning to civil litigation, Salim focused on representing clients in complex cases, including medical malpractice and negligence. His legal proficiency led to a $24 million verdict in 2023, demonstrating his commitment to client advocacy. As an integral part of Buchanan Law, Salim is recognized by peers, with honors such as Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star.. He actively engages with the New Mexico Bar and Trial Lawyers Associations and holds licenses to practice across New Mexico's state and district courts. Outside of work, Salim treasures time with his son and enjoys sports and outdoor adventures, from skiing to basketball.

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

Randi McGinn is one of the country’s leading trial lawyers, having represented thousands of men and women in her 40 years of practice and having tried to verdict over 130 civil and criminal cases – everything from trucking collisions to workplace violence to medical malpractice to products liability lawsuits. She lost only 6 of those trials, giving her a 95% success rate.

Rachel Berenson founded Berenson & Associates in Albuquerque in order to provide more personalized and high-quality representation to clients. As an experienced attorney, she has been practicing law for over 15 years, tackling complex cases involving personal injury accidents, employee harassment, and advocating for victims of sexual abuse. She is also certified in auto accident reconstruction, a unique skill that allows her to accurately investigate and assess injury claims. Ms. Berenson is dedicated to providing honest, effective, and effective counsel. She is fluent in Spanish and Bahasa Indonesian.