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EDUCATION. JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE. LAW ORGANIZATIONS. Pictured left to right – from the NM Supreme Court, Justice Chavez, the late Justice Minzer, Elaina Chavez-Roberts, Justice Serna, and David C. Chavez.. REPRESENTATION AND PROSECUTION FOR MUNICIPAL ENTITIES. ELECTED OFFICES. APPELLATE EXPERIENCE (Reported Cases):

Kathy is driven to help people during the most vulnerable times of their lives—after the loss of a loved one or a catastrophic injury that permanently changes the course of their future. Every client who comes to her for help does so for two reasons: 1) so that their tragedy was not in vain, and 2) to make the community safer so that other families do not needlessly suffer in the future.

A. Elicia Montoya is a partner at the award-winning New Mexico law firm of McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA, where she has dedicated her practice to making a difference in her clients’ lives. She is proud to help people through difficult times, namely after a catastrophic injury or the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another. Her practice is driven by her passion to hold wrongdoers accountable and prevent needless tragedies from happening yet again.. Ms. Montoya treats her clients like family—to her, the cases are personal. She is tireless in her advocacy because she views her cases as causes. It follows that she is known for going the extra mile to ensure that systemic changes are included in settlement agreements. Her client recoveries total well over $100 million, with each verdict and settlement providing the financial support a client needs to move forward.. When not in the office, Ms. Montoya volunteers her legal services for important causes, serves on various boards, and gives her time to numerous organizations throughout the state. For instance, she serves on the board of directors for the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and as a hearing officer for the NM Ethics Review Board.. This commitment to making a difference was born long before Ms. Montoya was sworn in as a lawyer. In her law school days, she received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice and helped found the very first Children’s Law Clinic at the University of New Mexico School of Law. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico, where she taught trial skills to lawyers from across the country.. Ms. Montoya has successfully tried cases in courts throughout the state of New Mexico. Her legal ability and high ethical standards have won her the highest possible rating from her peers and the judiciary. Super Lawyers®, The National Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon have also recognized her for her unmatched advocacy and devotion to justice.. When not fighting for her clients or volunteering, Ms. Montoya enjoys spending time with her family, particularly outdoors.. To schedule a free consultation with Ms. Montoya, visit or call the New Mexico law firm at.

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.

Brandon officially joined the Albuquerque office of McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC in October 2017 as a lawyer, but he clerked with the firm intermittently since the summer of 2015. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in May 2017, where he served as the Executive Editor of the Journal of the Legal Profession, a member of the Campbell Moot Court Board, and the Vice President of the Student Bar Association. He obtained his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico College where he was a double major in environmental science and communications. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico federal and state courts.

Chris Templeman holds both Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico.  He lives in Albuquerque and practices personal injury and civil rights law in New Mexico.

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.