There's Usually a Better Way Than Going to Court
Litigation has its place. But it's expensive, it takes time, and the outcome is ultimately in someone else's hands. For a lot of disputes — business, family, or otherwise — there's a better option.
Our firm has been involved in mediation and dispute resolution since before it was mainstream in New Mexico's legal community. We've spent decades developing these skills through practice, additional training, and active leadership in professional organizations, including the New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group and the State Bar of New Mexico ADR Committee.
When we sit down with clients to think through how to resolve a dispute, we bring a level of expertise in non-litigation approaches that most general practice attorneys simply don't have. And when a matter involves administrative compliance or corporate structuring questions, we understand those dimensions too — not just the legal theory, but how these issues play out in the real world of running a business.
Civil Dispute Resolution
Beyond family and business matters, we work with parties to any civil dispute who are open to exploring resolution outside the courtroom. If you're not sure whether mediation makes sense for your situation, a brief conversation can help you figure that out.
Administrative Compliance & Dispute Resolution
When disputes involve regulatory matters, administrative agencies, or compliance questions, the process looks different from standard litigation. We advise clients through administrative proceedings and help them navigate compliance issues before they become bigger problems.
Business & Commercial Mediation
Business disputes — contract disagreements, partnership conflicts, commercial claims — often don't need to go to court. Mediation can get both parties to a resolution in a fraction of the time and cost of litigation, and it keeps the conversation private. We offer mediation services for commercial disputes of all kinds.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative practice is a structured process where both parties and their attorneys commit upfront to resolving the matter without going to court. It brings in financial and emotional specialists when needed, and it's designed to keep the focus on workable, lasting outcomes.
Divorce & Family Mediation
Mediation in family law allows parties to work through the terms of a divorce — property, support, custody — with a neutral mediator facilitating the conversation rather than a judge making the decisions. It's typically faster, less expensive, and less adversarial than litigation, and it produces agreements that both parties have actually agreed to.