LITIGATION

When litigation is the best strategy: Quiet competence backed by the pertinent skillset yields success. A capacity to understand both sides of a dispute, knowledge of relevant case law, excellent communication skills, meticulous preparation, and attention to detail lead to the most compelling court presentations – and the best outcomes.

CONSULTATION

Our lawyers really listen: Some lawyers listen just long enough to place the client into a neat legal box in the lawyer’s comfort zone. We listen well so we can accurately capture what is important to our client and develop our case strategy based on that.

Intelligent counsel, strong advocacy

PARTNERSHIP

Complex cases are different: Handling the extensive documentation among CPAs, financial advisors, child psychologists and the law firms involved is a learned skill. Our lawyers have an unmatched record of working across state lines and professional domains and bring years of experience in bridge-building and collaborative problem solving.

NEGOTIATION

Reaching settlements that stick: Most of the negotiations we handle involve parties destined to have future relations. That makes a quest for the perception of fairness a key element in any settlement. “Winning big” can backfire – setting up resentment and an unwillingness to abide to the tenets of the agreement.

How we work

We bring to our clients a team experienced in complex family law issues involving negotiation, business valuation, complex custody, assisted reproduction and other case-driven complexities. Our work often involves teaming with financial advisors, CPAs, estate planners and other family and entertainment law-adjacent professionals and we are comfortable teaming with them.

When client-facing, our clients often comment that their initial consultation with us was very different than those they had with other lawyers. We fact-find, but we also try to understand the deeper concerns of our clients – not just how long they were married, their current financial situation or how badly they want that acting job, but also how the person in front of us feels about the issue facing him or her.

Once we begin the actual work of a case, we believe clients’ needs are best served by a competent, compassionate and organized legal team. Each team member remains informed on the status of the case so they can address client’s concerns on a timely basis or find necessary information as needed. Our clients have a liaison to assist them throughout their case. Legal assistants and paralegals work closely with clients to gather and organize needed documentation; law clerks or associate attorneys flesh out legal issues for research, and associate and senior lawyers lead the case strategy and prepare for litigation. Having a complete legal team allows for more brainstorming, creativity and problem-solving tailored to the client’s goals and best interests.

“Divorce and separation can be an extremely stressful and emotional time. Our decision-making ability is not at its best when we are stressed and emotional. Legal counsel can help you take a step back, see through the emotions, and make the best decisions possible.“

Serena Valley

“Good lawyers are creative problem solvers. There is often more than one solution. We work to find the one that best fits our clients’ needs.“

Amber Macias-Mayo

“Staying current on out-of-state cases involving complex issues means being better able to represent my clients here in New Mexico.“