Meet Our Team
Founder & Managing Attorney / Family Law
Brian Shoemaker has been practicing law in New Mexico for over 30 years. He founded Shoemaker Law Firm in 2005 after serving as an Army Judge Advocate and building extensive experience in both litigation and dispute resolution. Brian is a trained mediator and collaborative law practitioner — and has been recognized by U.S. News Best Lawyers® in family law every year since 2013. He is licensed in New Mexico state courts and multiple federal jurisdictions, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Attorney / Intellectual Property
Angela Griego is a University of New Mexico School of Law graduate who has built her early career at the intersection of law and complex legal writing. Before joining Shoemaker Law Firm, she gained hands-on litigation experience as an Associate Attorney and Law Clerk at The Law Office of Anthony Griego, and served as Editor in Chief of the Tribal Law Journal — a role that reflects both her analytical rigor and her commitment to the kind of detail that IP work demands. Angela focuses her practice on intellectual property matters, helping businesses and individuals protect their trademarks, copyrights, and creative work.
Keith Rinaldi brings over 20 years of legal experience to Shoemaker Law Firm, focusing on business and commercial matters. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, Keith has spent his career advising business owners and companies through transactions, disputes, and the day-to-day legal challenges that come with running a business. His deep familiarity with New Mexico's legal and business landscape makes him a practical, reliable resource for clients who need counsel they can count on.
Attorney / Business & Commercial Law
Derek Callahan
Attorney / Mediation & ADR
Derek Callahan brings an uncommon combination to the firm — a legal background from the University of New Mexico School of Law paired with real-world experience as an entrepreneur. He has worked hands-on with financial management, corporate structuring, and administrative compliance, which means he understands business disputes from the inside out — not just as legal abstractions. Derek focuses his practice on mediation and alternative dispute resolution, helping clients find practical solutions to conflicts without the cost and uncertainty of litigation. Outside the law, he has a long track record of connecting artists with economic opportunities and a genuine passion for education — both as a student and as a teacher.
Lindsay Mcallister
Legal Assistant
Lindsay McAllister keeps the firm running smoothly behind the scenes. She manages client correspondence, coordinates scheduling, handles documentation, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. If you're reaching out to the firm for the first time or following up on an active matter, Lindsay is likely the first person you'll hear from — and she'll make sure you're taken care of.