Pinehill Lawyers

Melwani Law makes your life better by eliminating your debt; your stress, and your anxiety so that you may enjoy life again. Our knowledge of the bankruptcy laws combined with exceptional customer service allows you to stop foreclosure; repossessions; garnishments; and creditor harassment among other things. Call us for a free and no obligation consultation at 505-323-5800.

Arun Melwani is the founder of Melwani Law, P.C. He decided to devote his practice to serving the needs of individuals and families in debt crisis after learning early on that these individuals lacked competent and affordable representation.

While in law school, he...

Served as Judge Advocate in military overseas. New Mexico Public defender in 1980s handling death penalty trials. Private practice since then handling criminal defense cases from DUI and domestic violence to drug trafficking, sexual assault and murder cases in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola valley, Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Top rated by Martindale Hubbel lawyers.com, avvo.com and national organizations. Same day free consultation. Payment plan. 24 hour answering service. .

Bad Things Happen to Good People – Expert Legal Help in New Mexico Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney If you or a loved one has been in an auto accident or is facing a criminal charge like DWI in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Vegas, Raton, Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos, Santa Rosa, Mora, or nearby areas, you deserve expert legal representation. I’m Marc Grano, and I’m here to provide the skilled advocacy you need to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome. Why Choose Marc Grano? With over two decades of experience as a criminal defense and personal injury attorney, I...

Attorney Alejandro Acosta III is a partner at the firm of Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., in El Paso, Texas. An El Paso native, Mr. Acosta dedicates his practice to personal injury law, serving clients New Mexico and Texas. Mr. Acosta earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and attained his law degree from the Arizona State Law School/ Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Additionally, he holds an Indian Law Certificate and has worked with various tribal nations in the state of Arizona. Licensed to practice law since 2008, Mr. Acosta is admitted in Texas and...

Brandon Barnett is a top-rated attorney practicing criminal defense, family law, military law, and more. He earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and then went on to earn a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in Litigation from George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. Mr. Barnett's legal career began in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Judge Advocate in duty stations across the United States. In 2008, Mr. Barnett deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, where he advised commanders on Rule of...

AV civil trial lawyer of 28 years. Employment & Whistleblower Litigation. Veteran New Mexico sexual harassment litigator. Former partner, with 10 years practice, in two national "Am Law 200" firms. Represents defendants and select plaintiffs. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in Labor and Employment, Litigation. Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Employment Law – Individuals). Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization (2005-2010, 2017-2021) and listed as a top Employment lawyer in New Mexico's Top Rated Lawyers, Southwest Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Avvo. Named the New Mexico State Bar's "Outstanding Young...

Daisy Chaparro was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 2008 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from St. Mary’s University in 2012. During the summers of 2010, 2011, and 2012 Ms. Chaparro was a legal intern for Lerma Law in El Paso, Texas. Ms. Chaparro then obtained her Juris Doctorate (magna cum laude) from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2015. She was admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in November of 2015 and in the State...

Board Certified Attorney representing employees in work injury and wrongful termination cases.

Josh Worley has practiced law for over 20 years. He developed a legal practice in the area of Social Security disability from the ground up, becoming a partner in a large firm in 2008. In September 2017 he left that firm along with his brother Jeremy, to open The Injury and Disability Law Center. With a focus on custom solutions for the unique needs of each client, the Law Center uses the latest technologies blended together with old-fashioned client service. Josh and his talented staff have years of experience ushering clients through a frustrating and difficult Social Security...

Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession. Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over...

Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves. As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for...

Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin. In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges. Passionate about helping others, Lori finds...

Whenever someone asks me about the purpose of my practice, I respond with a simple word: hope. Now, I understand that hope probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of a lawyer, but for me, hope is involved in all that I do.

To help clients find success, I start by asking every single one of them the simple question, “How can I make life better for you?” I want to identify those issues causing them the most stress. By identifying these issues, I am equipped to understand and serve their specific...

Jeff Pitman is an experienced trial lawyer that has helped thousands of injury victims throughout his 33+ year career. As a partner at PKSD, Jeff takes great pride in providing a voice for victims of serious personal injury, nursing home abuse, assisted living facility abuse and memory care facility abuse which has been proven in the millions of dollars of verdicts and settlements he has recovered for his clients. Jeff specializes in helping residents and families who have been neglected in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and memory care centers. Jeff and his team obtained an $11 Million...

I have been practicing law since 1987 and have participated in dozens of trials and settlements resulting in million dollar recoveries for many of our consumer law clients, including in the areas of consumer credit, mortgage loan servicing, debt collection and credit reporting. I provide training to lawyers across the country in the area of consumer law and trial skills training. My partner, Luke Wallace, and I are dedicated to fully understanding the truth of our client’s story and to sharing this truth with the jury. Our results speak for themselves. We have earned a reputation...