Lea County Personal Injury Lawyers

Michael grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Michael was awarded his Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity University with an emphasis in teaching political science. Out of college he began teaching at a Montessori School in San Antonio. While teaching in San Antonio he attained his Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology. This background translates seamlessly into the legal world.

Michael met his wife Heather in San Antonio, who was from Albuquerque, and he followed her home. Once he moved to Albuquerque, Michael taught Humanities at Amy Biehl High School. While at Amy Biehl Michael was the first teacher from New Mexico selected for...

Brady C. Pofahl is a lifelong resident of New Mexico who represents New Mexicans throughout the State with their personal injury claims.
After High School, he attended the University of New Mexico where he attained his undergraduate degree with honors. Following his degree, his desire to help others led him to attend the University Of New Mexico School Of Law. Mr. Pofahl was an editor with the NM Law Review and published a law review article. In 1998, he graduated with honors.
For two years, Mr. Pofahl practiced insurance defense law and then began representing victims of negligence through Personal Injury...

Representing victims of intentional, reckless and negligent crimes and other wrongdoing, Bert Parnall and his team of experienced trial lawyers have helped thousands of victims of injury caused by violence to obtain proper compensation for damages suffered, focusing on helping clients achieve vindication and validation through their “day in court.” Mr. Parnall has dedicated himself to standing up for, and standing with, those victimized by violent criminals. Parnall Law’s team of attorneys and support staff uses intelligent, compassionate and determined advocacy to effectively maximize reimbursement of the value of each client’s harm, and the wrong that caused it – whether...

Our civil litigation attorney Charles Ruhmann opened our personal injury and employment litigation practice with a single philosophy: People deserve a voice for justice. Our staff and Charles work directly with each of our clients throughout the case. We are responsive to our clients' needs and concerns, and remain approachable and personable from the moment our potential client walks in the door until our client receives their final settlement. After all, your case is about YOU. Our office philosophy is that our clients are our bosses and that we work for them and will be given the utmost respect,...

Parrish concentrates his practice in personal injury and wrongful death claims. Most of his cases involve medical malpractice, auto accidents and premises liability (slip and fall) claims. Parrish founded the Albuquerque based law firm of Collins & Collins, P.C. in 2001 as Parrish Collins, Attorney at Law. He was able to convince his wife and now law partner, Alysan Boothe Collins, to join the firm in 2003. The firm has greatly expanded its personal injury practice since that time. Parrish's background includes criminal and DWI defense as well as divorce and family law....

After nine years as a prosecutor focused on white collar crime, including having served as the director of the New Mexico Securities Division, Matt left the government and entered private practice in 2020. He now represents parties in a broad array of civil litigation and arbitration proceedings. He also counsels individuals and small businesses on dispute resolution, personal injury, construction, unfair trade practices, and regulatory compliance matters. Call his office today for a free consultation.

James Loren is a senior partner at Goldberg & Loren and an aggressive litigator with over 50 case verdicts throughout the country. He has completed thousands of injury claims leading to over half a billion dollars in settlements for his clients. Many of these personal injury verdicts and settlements were well in the excess of one million dollars. When it comes to personal injury cases he represents clients in the following areas of practice, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall cases, product liability claims, employment discrimination; overtime law; and civil rights actions. Mr....

A graduate from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Josh has previous experience working as a defense attorney for one of the nation's largest auto insurance companies. Josh has also worked in law enforcement for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Josh wanted to help those that needed help the most, he left the insurance world to focus on helping his clients one person at a time.

Kevin is a trial lawyer with over 2 decades of experience representing folks
catastrophically injured and the loved ones of those needlessly killed by the reckless conduct of others. He specializes in cases involving 18 wheeler or work truck crashes, workplace injuries in the oilfield or other jobsites, product liability cases involving unsafe and defective products (vehicles, consumer, etc), drunk driver and alcohol server cases, and many more. He has been recognized by clients and other lawyers as a successful and ethical trial lawyer. He is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for Personal Injury Law. He...

Thell Thomas is a New Mexico personal injury lawyer you can count on. He and his team will aggressively pursue personal injury claims on your behalf. He will quickly investigate your accident, hire the experts necessary to analyze and prove your case at trial, or position your personal injury case for the best possible settlement.
When you are injured, choosing your lawyer may be the most important decision you make. When someone else is negligent and they injure you in a car crash, that person basically owes you a debt. The person that injured you has a responsibility to...

Heather K. Hansen began working on behalf of injured New Mexicans in 2003. She has handled hundreds of personal injury claims, ranging from fender benders to wrongful deaths, and she has helped her clients recover millions of dollars. Heather prides herself on her close personal relationships with her clients. She is known for her compassion and for going the extra mile to ensure that her clients are treated fairly.

Dominguez Law is a respected and powerful resource in the legal community. Our managing partner, attorney Paul M. Dominguez, has multifaceted legal experience and a mastery of advanced technology. He is 100 percent devoted to litigation and never wavers in the face of corporate or government power.

In addition to his exceptional results in a multitude of personal injury and mass tort cases, attorney Dominguez is active in the legal community, belonging to the State Bar of New Mexico, Albuquerque Bar Association, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice and State Bar of Texas.

Our practice is always about people....

Becoming seriously injured due to the negligence of another and having your constitutional rights trampled upon takes a huge toll on the lives of not just the person injured but everyone involved in their lives. The representation of individuals who have been injured or had their constitutional rights violated is one of the most challenging and rewarding areas in the practice of law. This passion manifests itself in the dedication we bring to our clients and their cases. By taking your case, we will handle the complex process of collecting compensation for your injuries and ensuring that justice is served...

I'm a smart, hard-working, honest lawyer who is fearless in court. I accept cases across New Mexico.

I'm a native New Mexican, a military veteran, and a devoted husband and father.

I've served as an attorney for the New Mexico Supreme Court, as a prosecutor prosecuting violent felony crimes, and as a civil attorney in one of the most prestigious plaintiff's firms in the country.

I look at cases from all angles and prepare every case as if I expect it to go to trial. As a result, judges and insurance companies take me seriously and treat my clients well.

After several years of representing large Fortune 500 companies, making the switch to representing everyday people was a significant leap into the unknown that Ben was unsure he could make. A higher power, however, forced Ben to make a decision in late October, 2009: In early October, 2009, Ben learned that he and his wife were pregnant with their first child. Two weeks later, Ben was driving from Albuquerque to Farmington for a hearing. As he past Cuba, New Mexico on 550, the sunny skies turned to dark clouds. The dark clouds traded their grey lining for...

Noe Valles is the firm’s pre-litigation managing partner and has extensive experience handling serious injury cases such as car, motorcycle and truck wrecks, on-the-job injuries and oilfield cases. Noe understands the emotional distress and hardship that a debilitating injury causes a person. He has handled cases throughout Texas and New Mexico and is experienced in handling cases involving all types of injuries, from soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries. As a catastrophic injury attorney, Noe takes the necessary measures to ensure his clients’ needs are met, beyond mere legal representation. Noe was born in a small town outside Juarez, Mexico, and...

Tamara Couture is the Senior Attorney at Couture Law. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She matriculated into Occidental College for her Bachelor’s degree and received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Professional Writing from the University of New Mexico, magna cum laude.

Tamara is a highly trained and experienced mediator. She is a recipient of the Judge Oliver Seth Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming an attorney, her professional career...

Will Ferguson & Associates, managed by Will Ferguson, is New Mexico's largest personal injury law firm. It practices personal injury law exclusively from our in Albuquerque, N.M. Will Ferguson & Associates accepts cases from all parts of New Mexico. Its attorneys practice in New Mexico state courts and in New Mexico U.S. District Court. Its lawyers are recognized across New Mexico for aggressive, ethical representation of their clients. That reputation for excellence has garnered the firm an "AV" rating, the highest possible, from Martindale Hubbell, the gold standard for attorney ratings in the United State. In May 2023, the law firm celebrated its...

During his 37 years of legal practice, Terrence Revo has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in personal injury settlements and verdict awards for thousands of clients. His effectiveness in the courtroom and at the negotiating table is built upon his vision in seeing the pathway to successful resolution of his client’s claims while avoiding the roadblocks. Terry is known for guiding his clients with professionalism and compassion, qualities that he refined while earning his master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.

Anita Sanchez is a partner at Sanchez & Pinon, Rio Rancho's injury Attorneys. She has been practicing for 15 years. She has experience trying cases in metro, district and federal courts in New Mexico. Ms. Sanchez has focused her practice in personal injury and works in helping those who were injured recover damages for their injuries and losses. She has experience working for insurance companies in the past and knows how to advocate for her clients to help them recover their complete damages. Ms. Sanchez believes in diligent, compassionate and thorough representation of her clients in Rio...

Justin R. Kaufman is a partner and manages the Santa Fe, New Mexico office of Heard Robins Cloud LLP. Mr. Kaufman received his B.A. from Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences in 1998. In 2004, he received his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Temple Law Review. Mr. Kaufman also holds an M.B.A. from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Kaufman served as Law Clerk to the Hon. Herbert J. Hutton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr....

Nick has focused his career on representing people, and their families, who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death. No matter the size of the case, Nick is responsive and aggressive with every case he handles. As a Spanish speaking attorney, Nick helps break the language barrier and aggressively fights for his clients. His personal injury experience includes representing clients seriously injured in automobile and truck wrecks, slip-and-fall incidents, and on-the-job injuries. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Nick received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Texas A&M University in 2001. Following graduation, Nick attended the George Bush School of Government...

Jason Bowles has practiced law for over 20 years as a federal prosecutor and private practitioner. He has handled some of the most high profile and significant criminal and civil litigation cases in New Mexico in the past decade. He specializes in trials and litigation in primarily plaintiffs wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, and federal and state criminal defense.

Derick Runion was born and raised in Phoenix and is dedicated to serving the city’s citizens to this day. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2007. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick was a member of the dean’s list, the order of the barristers, and the moot court. Before Derick got licensed to practice law, he spent some time working for insurance companies. This gave him a unique insight into the strategies these...

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This is how I like to greet people. Sure I'm a lawyer, but I'm not too stuffy. I'm also a husband, a dad, and an all-around fan of being outdoors.

Since graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 1994, I have been serving personal injury clients for 24 years.

In 1997 I opened my own practice, The Law Offices of Michael R. Huffaker, P.C., where I've been helping people with injury and wrongful death cases in Farmington, San Juan County, and throughout New Mexico and the Four Corners area. If you need help, I'd like to listen to...

I am an attorney focusing on personal injury and consumer protection. I proudly serve the people of New Mexico. Cases I handle are: car collisions, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, slip and falls, car dealership fraud, business fraud, unfair and deceptive practice claims, and improper debt collections. Call Today for a free consultation!

Daniel Estes is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney practicing in Corrales, New Mexico.

I am Angela Arellanes, an attorney at Angela Arellanes Attorney at Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For over 25 years I have represented clients with criminal defense and personal injury law needs. My practice areas include Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DWI, Homicide, Juvenile Defense, Property Crimes, Robbery, and White Collar Crimes. Additionally, in the area of Personal Injury, my practice areas include Auto Accidents, Dog Bites and Wrongful Death.

When facing a serious legal matter, your future is at stake. I have many years of experience representing clients in these situations. I am dedicated to providing aggressive representation...

A graduate of Coronado High School in Coronado, California, Gabriel now resides and practices in Texas. Mr. Perez is a Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a writer for the Texas Bank Lawyer publication. Gabriel is now a litigator whom has appeared before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case "Mesa v. Hernandez" dealing with international application of Bivens. Mr. Perez is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico as well as the corresponding Federal circuits.