Best Law Firms in New Mexico

Ashton Law, PC handles a range of legal matters, including family law, estate and business planning, and guardianships and conservatorships. We are committed to a holistic approach to law—one that views the legal process as an opportunity for healing and lasting resolution, rather than simply a battle to be won. Our work is grounded in empathy and attention to each client’s emotional, financial, and personal well-being.

How We Work

We understand that a legal dispute may reflect deeper concerns affecting a family, relationship, or business. We begin by listening carefully and learning about the full context of your situation—not just the legal issues involved.

Our Approach Includes:

• Client-Centered Strategy: You are an important partner in the process. We provide clear information and support so you can make informed decisions consistent with your values and goals.
• Collaborative Resolution: When appropriate, we pursue respectful solutions outside of court, including mediation and collaborative law. These options may help reduce stress, control costs, and limit the impact of adversarial conflict.
• Interdisciplinary Support: We coordinate with a trusted network of professionals, including therapists and financial advisors, to connect you with resources that address the broader circumstances of your matter.
• Long-Term Well-Being: We seek practical resolutions that support stability and peace of mind beyond the immediate legal matter. Our goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Contracts. Partnership disputes. Lawsuits. Intellectual property. Taxes. Business leaders and their companies confront many challenges, any of which can bring about fantastic success or utter failure.

Experienced business attorneys can help you and your business steer clear of potholes, and maximize your opportunities.

When you and your business need experienced, dedicated, competent legal assistance or representation, look no further than the business lawyers at Business Law Southwest.

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Davis Kelin represents individuals and families across the state in serious injury and wrongful death matters. We have been recognized by Best Law Firms and have secured significant recoveries and civil verdicts for clients throughout New Mexico. Davis Kelin has also been involved in cases that contributed to changes in the law affecting individuals and families across the state.

The attorneys at Davis Kelin are committed to advocating for their clients and supporting the communities they serve. The firm works to pursue compensation that may help clients address medical expenses, lost income, and other financial challenges following a serious injury. While financial recovery cannot undo the harm caused by an accident or loss, it can provide important support during a difficult time. Davis Kelin offers free consultations to individuals seeking guidance about their legal options.

Davis Kelin was founded with the goal of providing attentive legal representation tailored to the needs of each client. The firm’s team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers understands the challenges individuals and families often face after an injury, medical malpractice incident, or wrongful death. Litigation can involve substantial costs over time, and many law firms require clients to pay expenses upfront. In many cases, Davis Kelin advances the costs associated with pursuing a claim so clients can focus on their recovery and their families.

With approximately 70 attorneys, Davis Miles, PLLC provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, families, growing businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys handle matters ranging from neighbor disputes to complex legal challenges, offering thoughtful guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances. We are committed to responsive communication, practical solutions, and professional integrity throughout the legal process.

Horton Mullins Law is dedicated to providing services in guardianship/conservatorship, probate and trust administration, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning, family law,and elder law.

We stand by our clients during all phases of life, offering a blend of practice areas aimed at crafting thoughtful solutions tailored to individual circumstances, whether in planning or in litigation.

Kelly & Associates PC is a leading law firm with William Gregory "Greg" Kelly recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2023. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Kelly & Associates PC has on their team. William Gregory "Greg" Kelly has been recognized in the following practice area: Environmental Law.

Kelly & Associates PC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Kelly & Associates PC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Since 1976 Rothstein Donatelli LLP has tirelessly fought for the rights of individuals and the sovereignty of Indian tribes. The firm provides bold proven advocacy using innovative strategies to create positive change.

Sutin, Thayer & Browne lawyers understand the needs and challenges faced by general counsel. For decades, we have worked with businesses and in-house legal teams seeking reliable support in New Mexico, offering established processes that allow for a seamless extension of your client services into the state.

We collaborate closely with businesses and corporate legal departments at every level to serve your clients. Our approach includes identifying needs, setting timelines, assembling appropriate teams, and tracking progress and efficiency for both short-term and long-term matters. Our attorneys regularly handle matters in most of New Mexico’s 33 counties, as well as in state, tribal, and federal courts, and we are accustomed to managing cases for clients located outside the state. Our consistent presence allows us to provide dependable availability and staffing to legal departments throughout the United States. With a broad group of transactional lawyers working within one firm, we are frequently engaged as local counsel across a wide range of matters. When an understanding of New Mexico’s political, historical, and legal landscape is important, businesses turn to our firm.

At Taft, we work together across offices and practice areas to help clients address legal and business challenges efficiently and strategically. Our attorneys focus on practical solutions designed to support clients’ goals, whether they are managing day-to-day operations, navigating complex transactions, or resolving disputes.

With 1,300 attorneys, Taft serves clients from offices in Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Delaware, Ohio; Aspen, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; Detroit and Southfield, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Indianapolis, Indiana; Covington, Kentucky; Phoenix, Arizona; Stuart and West Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, D.C.

Taft represents individuals, privately held businesses, public companies, nonprofits, and institutions across established and emerging industries throughout the United States and internationally.

The firm advises clients in a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Business
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring
• Employment and Labor Relations
• Energy
• Environmental
• Health Care
• Intellectual Property
• Lending and Finance
• Litigation
• Private Client
• Real Estate
• Tax

Since 1885, Taft has remained focused on delivering responsive legal counsel and client service tailored to the needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Affiliated Businesses

Taft attorneys regularly collaborate with affiliated businesses to provide clients with additional consulting and advisory services in a variety of industries and operational areas. These affiliated businesses include:

• Ginovus
• Taft Advisors LLC
• Taft Business Consulting
• Taft Infrastructure Advisors

Through these organizations, clients have access to consulting services related to planning, forecasting, government relations, infrastructure, and public policy matters.

Awards and Honors

Taft and its attorneys have received recognition from legal industry publications and ranking organizations, including:

Main Areas of Practice:

Business: Taft represents public, private, and nonprofit clients in industries including banking, construction, finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, private equity, real estate, retail, transportation, and utilities. The firm advises clients ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies on local, national, and cross-border matters.

Bankruptcy and Restructuring: The firm represents debtors, lenders, creditors’ committees, trustees, suppliers, developers, landlords, buyers, sellers, and other parties in restructuring matters, insolvency proceedings, transactions, and related litigation across multiple industries.

Employment and Labor Relations: Taft advises employers on labor and employment matters, including workplace policies, litigation, labor relations, employee benefits and ERISA compliance, workplace safety, immigration matters, and workers’ compensation issues.

Energy: The firm represents energy providers, utilities, developers, independent power producers, transmission companies, and other participants in the energy sector on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters.

Environmental: Taft handles environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, environmental due diligence, toxic tort claims, Superfund matters, Brownfields redevelopment, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Health Care: The firm advises hospitals, physicians, health systems, research institutions, and medical device, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical companies on business, regulatory, reimbursement, litigation, employment, and compliance matters.

Intellectual Property: Taft counsels clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and intellectual property litigation, including matters involving pharmaceuticals, life sciences, software, and internet-related technologies.

Lending and Finance: The firm represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions, including asset-based lending, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, real estate finance, equipment leasing, regulatory compliance, and consumer financial services matters.

Litigation: Taft represents clients in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory matters involving commercial disputes, antitrust, bankruptcy, construction, environmental claims, intellectual property, securities, product liability, white collar defense, and other complex litigation matters.

Private Client: The firm advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, succession planning, trusts and estates, charitable planning, and tax-related matters.

Real Estate: Taft represents clients in matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, land use, construction, property management, and real estate litigation.

Tax: The firm advises corporations, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, joint ventures, and individuals on tax planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, international tax matters, state and local taxation, and tax controversy matters.