Practice Areas

I practice in New Mexico state courts and federal district courts, primarily in civil (non-criminal) matters involving litigation, mediation, or arbitration, as well as preliminary efforts to resolve disputes informally out of court.

I have also practiced in the New Mexico Court of Appeals, New Mexico Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Sample areas of civil litigation and “pre-litigation” dispute-resolution efforts have included representation of commercial landlords, commercial tenants, commercial suppliers/vendors, home purchasers, and parties to other types of contracts.

I have represented creditors seeking to enforce their contractual rights through negotiation or (if necessary) litigation.

Bankruptcy. I have represented creditors seeking to assert their rights in New Mexico bankruptcy court proceedings after a debtor files for bankruptcy.

Probate. I have represented creditors seeking to enforce or preserve their rights in probate proceedings (following the death of a debtor).

If you or your company are party to a commercial lease or other contract, and you believe that another party to that agreement has failed to comply with its obligations to you, it is important to take measured steps to enforce your rights. Informal communications such as e-mails, text messages, and phone calls can sometimes muddy the waters and have other negative consequences for one’s legal position.

I can carefully analyze your commercial lease (or other contract) together with any relevant facts; confidentially discuss your objectives; and attempt to have your concerns resolved without the need for litigation—all while laying the groundwork for litigation if it becomes necessary.