If you need legal help with elder law matters in New Mexico, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. New Mexico attorneys handle cases involving Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, guardianship, elder abuse protection, and veterans' benefits, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for elder law matters in New Mexico is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and New Mexico's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of New Mexico sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on elder law in New Mexico bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The elder law attorneys listed here practice throughout New Mexico and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to elder law law in New Mexico to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across New Mexico.

Dorene A. Kuffer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LAW OFFICE OF DORENE A. KUFFER, P.C.
 500 4TH ST NW STE 250 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102
(505) 924-1000
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Elder Law
Kameron Barnett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 119 S. Main St. Clovis NM 88101
(575) 763-0077
SMU Dedman School of Law (2007)
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Amanda Romero - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Amanda Romero Law Firm
 2025 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque NM 87104
(505) 243-3500
University of New Mexico (2007)
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Elder Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law Medical Malpractice
Adam Rafkin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Adam D. Rafkin, P.C.
 700 Mechem Dr Ruidoso NM 88345
(575) 257-0129
Whittier
Bar #7809
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Myles Sean Hall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4021 National Parks Hwy Carlsbad NM 88220
(575) 234-7010
University of Houston Law Center (1993)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Elder Law Employment Law
Gerald Joe Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 4152 ANTHONY NM 88021
(575) 882-2288
The University of Texas School of Law (1956)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Consumer Law Criminal Law
Gregory Stuart Ross - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 1201 SANTA FE NM 87504
(505) 469-7681
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University (1999)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Robert Richards - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 400 SALAZAR PLACE SANTE FE NM 87501
(505) 988-2386
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
R. Max Best - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 908 Colonial Pkwy Clovis NM 88101
(575) 762-1753
Texas Tech University School of Law (1985)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Edwin B. Tatum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 1270 CLOVIS NM 88102
(575) 762-7756
Southern Methodist University (1981)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Alan David Gluth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 310 N Mesa St El Paso TX 79901
(575) 556-8449
The University of Texas School of Law (1998)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Roger Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10400 Academy Rd NE Albuquerque NM 87111
(505) 293-8888
New Mexico
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Elder Law
Wendy Marcus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2172 Loma Linda Dr Los Alamos NM 87544
(505) 662-7071
Santa Clara University School of Law
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Gary Risley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2705 Rabbitbrush Dr Farmington NM 87402
(505) 325-5156
Baylor Law School (1980)
English
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Elder Law
R. Edward Marks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 525 Jefferson Ave 400 Toledo OH 43604
(505) 768-6122
University of Iowa College of Law (1988)
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Family Law Landlord Tenant
Kevin Hammar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1212 Pennsylvania St NE Albuquerque NM 87110
(505) 266-8787
New Mexico
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Lori Millet - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4830 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Albuquerque NM 87111
(505) 237-0064
New Mexico
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law
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