Rodey News
Rodey Lawyers Included in Top 25 List
April, 2013
Theresa W. Parrish and Bruce Hall have been selected for inclusion in the list of the Top 25 Lawyers in New Mexico by Southwest Super Lawyers-2013. The Top 25 list includes the lawyers who received the highest point totals in the New Mexico nomination, research and blue ribbon review process.
Ms. Parrish is a director and shareholder in the Rodey Law Firm. She practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis on employment law and litigation, complex and high risk litigation, commercial litigation, and personal injury litigation including catastrophic injuries. She has significant jury and non-jury trial experience. She also has extensive experience in resolving claims through alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. She has presented oral argument in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Parrish is a New Mexico certified specialist in Employment and Labor Law.
Mr. Hall is a director and shareholder in the Rodey Law Firm. His professional experience includes complex litigation and appeals in many areas (products liability, commercial, employment, environmental and professional liability). He has tried jury and non-jury cases at all levels of state and federal courts in New Mexico. He has been lead appellate counsel in a number of cases which established the parameters of medical malpractice and products liability law in New Mexico and has presented oral argument in the United States Supreme Court. In addition to handling complex litigation, Mr. Hall has a substantial practice in alternative dispute resolution, both mediation and arbitration.
Inclusion in
Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a very strict, multi-step selection process, which includes, among other things, research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review.
Rodey Lawyers Selected as Southwest Super Lawyers
April, 2013
Thirty Rodey lawyers have been selected as Southwest Super Lawyers-2013 for their expertise and experience in particular areas of law. Only five percent of the total lawyers in New Mexico were selected for this honor.
Southwest Super Lawyers has designated these Rodey lawyers as Rising Stars:
The designation of Rising Star is given to only the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in New Mexico who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less.
Inclusion in
Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a very strict, multi-step selection process, which includes, among other things, research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review.
Corporate INTL Magazine Selects Rodey Law Firm as New Mexico’s 2013 Labor Law Firm of the Year
April, 2013
Corporate INTL Magazine has named Rodey Law Firm New Mexico’s Labor Law Firm of the Year for 2013. Rodey was selected for its excellence, expertise and client service in the area of labor law.
Rodey's full-service labor and employment law practice represents local, regional and national employers in a wide variety of employment matters in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Mexico Human Rights Division, the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration and other agencies. The team advises clients in non-adversarial aspects of labor relations including employment terminations, early retirement plans, preparation of employee manuals, affirmative action plans, structuring grievance procedures, the Americans with Disabilities Act and preventive counseling. They also counsel clients on employment statutes and human resources factors in business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and plant closures.
In 2010 Rodey’s labor and employment attorneys wrote and published the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference. The book was written for New Mexico employers, as a valuable tool for anyone wanting to know about New Mexico-specific employment laws.
Since 2005 Corporate INTL has been firmly established as one of the leading monthly titles for business leaders, professional advisers and providers of finance throughout the world.
Charles Vigil Receives Prestigious Award from University of Michigan Law School
March, 2013
On March 23rd the University of Michigan Law School Latino Law Students Association presented Charles J. Vigil with the J.T. Canales Distinguished Alumni Award. The prestigious J.T. Canales Award honors a University of Michigan Law School alum who has made a significant contribution to empowering the Latino community and who serves as a role model for the next generation of Latino lawyers and leaders. Mr. Vigil received the award at an event which included students, professors, deans, alumni and representatives from many law firms.
Mr. Vigil is the President and Managing Director of the Rodey Law Firm. He practices in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial litigation, products liability and professional liability.
José Tomás “J.T.” Canales was a lawyer, legislator, and founding father of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1899 and was the Law School’s first Latino graduate.
Aaron Viets Receives Highest Rating
March, 2013
After an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Bar and the Judiciary, Aaron C. Viets has received the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. Mr. Viets is a member of Rodey’s Litigation Department where his practice is concentrated in the area of employment and labor law. He also has experience in business litigation and in defending against lawsuits brought by prison inmates. Mr. Viets is certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in employment and labor law. He is a co-author of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference, Rodey Law Firm © 2010.
Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating is given to lawyers whose legal ability and professional ethical standards are of the highest quality.
Lisa Ortega Receives Highest Rating
March, 2013
After an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Bar and the Judiciary, Lisa Chavez Ortega has received the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. Ms. Ortega is a member of Rodey’s Litigation Department, where she focuses her practice on personal injury litigation. Her experience includes defending against claims of serious personal injury and wrongful death. Ms. Ortega also handles professional negligence matters including claims against attorneys, appraisers and other real estate professionals.
Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating is given to lawyers whose legal ability and professional ethical standards are of the highest quality.
Rodey Lawyers Named “Leaders in Their Field”
February, 2013
Nineteen lawyers with the Rodey Law Firm have been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA–America’s Leading Lawyers for Business-2013. The following attorneys were designated “Leaders in their Field” by Chambers based on their experience and expertise in particular areas of law:
Chambers bases its rankings on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Rodey Law Firm Elects New Directors
January, 2013
Cristina A. Adams and Michael E. Kaemper were elected to the Board of Directors of the Rodey Law Firm on January 23, 2013.
Ms. Adams practices in the Litigation Department with an emphasis in labor and employment law. She also focuses her practice in the area of medical malpractice defense. Ms. Adams earned the designation of “Rising Star” in the 2012 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers for her experience and expertise in employment litigation-defense, and she is designated as a Future Litigation Star in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation–The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys. Ms. Adams is a co-author of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference.
Mr. Kaemper practices in the Litigation Department where he focuses his practice in the area of products and general liability. Mr. Kaemper has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating and has been listed in
The Best Lawyers in America for his experience and expertise in railroad law.
Justin Horwitz Receives Highest Rating
January, 2013
After an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Bar and the Judiciary, Justin A. Horwitz has received the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. Mr. Horwitz is a Director in the Rodey Law Firm and the Chairman of Rodey’s Business Department. His practice focuses primarily on economic development initiatives utilized by commercial and residential developers, state and federal securities law matters, and representations of governmental boards and agencies. Mr. Horwitz is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers-USA-America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Southwest Super Lawyers.
Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating is given to lawyers whose legal ability and professional ethical standards are of the highest quality.
Rodey Law Firm Presents Course for Business Owners
January, 2013
Rodey Law Firm is pleased to offer a course for business owners. The course “Court’s in Session: Legal Know-How for Business Owners” is held in the Board Room at Rodey’s offices, 201 3rd Street, NW, Suite 2200, in Albuquerque at 7:30 a.m. The class topics, dates and presenters are listed below. The charge for each class is $25.00 and is payable in advance, with your registration. As an added bonus, each class includes a continental breakfast. Please contact Robin at rzimberoff@rodey.com for registration information.
Date/Time |
Class |
Presenter |
Description of Class |
Thursday,
February 28, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Employment at Will Doctrine – the fundamental employment relationship in New Mexico |
Scott Gordon |
Learn about the fundamental employment relationship in New Mexico. |
Thursday,
March 21, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Drafting and Reviewing Business Contracts |
Alan Hall |
This class covers the basics for drafting and reviewing business contracts. |
Thursday,
April 18, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Tax Issues for Small Business |
Tracy Sprouls |
Learn the basics of the various state and federal tax programs that a small business has to deal with, including income tax, gross receipts tax, and property tax, and the procedures that the law provides to resolve issues between the taxpayer and the tax authorities. |
Thursday,
May 16, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Real Estate Transactions |
Robert Lucero |
Real estate and commercial transactions include a wide range of projects, from small to large, both local and national. Learn about planning, acquisition, leasing and sales. |
Thursday,
June 20, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets and E-commerce |
Gina Constant |
Learn why the development, protection and asset potential of Intellectual Property can be a critical element to a business’ success or failure. |
Thursday,
July 18, 2013
7:30-9:00 a.m. |
Construction Law |
Dave Bunting |
Learn how to avoid construction litigation, professional liability claims and first party claims. |
Rodey Law Firm Appoints New Business Department Chairman
December, 2012
Justin A. Horwitz has been appointed as the Chairman of Rodey’s Business Department. Mr. Horwitz will assume these duties in January of 2013. Mr. Horwitz joined the Rodey Law Firm as a member of its Business Department in 2005. His practice focuses primarily on economic development initiatives utilized by commercial and residential developers, state and federal securities law matters, and representations of governmental boards and agencies. Mr. Horwitz has achieved the “AV” or highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers-USA-America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Southwest Super Lawyers.
Rodey’s Business Department is one of New Mexico's largest business practices. Business Department lawyers represent their clients in a full range of business and financial matters including: Administrative Law/Government Relations; Banking, Financing, and Commercial Lending; Bonds & Securities; Business Formation and Transactions; Employee Benefits; Entertainment Law; Environment and Natural Resources; Estate Planning and Probate; Healthcare Transactions and Regulation; Intellectual Property; New Ventures; Real Estate; Renewable Energy; Taxation: Federal, State, and Local; University and Education; Utilities; and Water Law.
Rodey Law Firm Receives Highest Designation From Benchmark Litigation
November, 2012
Benchmark Litigation-The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys has listed Rodey Law Firm as a “Highly Recommended Litigation Firm”. The “Highly Recommended” distinction is Benchmark’s top honor. These Rodey attorneys have been named “Litigation Stars” for their expertise and experience in litigation:
Cristina Adams, Jeff Lowry and Tom Outler have been named “Future Litigation Stars”.
Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading US trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the US litigation market, the publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.
U.S. News and World Report Names Rodey Law Firm
One of the Best Law Firms in New Mexico
November, 2012
U.S. News and World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have named Rodey one of the best law firms in New Mexico. With 43 metropolitan first-tier rankings, Rodey received more first tier-rankings than any other law firm in New Mexico.
Rodey received first tier rankings in Albuquerque in these areas:
Administrative/Regulatory Law
Appellate Practice
Arbitration
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Management
Health Care Law
Labor Law - Management
Land Use & Zoning Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Litigation – Banking & Finance
Litigation – Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Litigation – First Amendment
Litigation – Labor & Employment
Litigation – Land Use & Zoning
Litigation - Patent
Litigation – Real Estate
Litigation - Tax
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
Mediation
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Mergers & Acquisitions Law
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Real Estate Law
Securities/Capital Markets Law
Tax Law
Trusts & Estates Law
Rodey received first tier rankings in Santa Fe in these areas:
Admistrative/Regulatory Law
Arbitration
Banking and Finance Law
Corporate Law
Energy Law
Environmental Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
Mediation
Native American Law
Natural Resources Law
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Real Estate Law
Tier One Rankings are based on overall evaluations of law firms which are derived from a combination of clients’ feedback, as well as feedback from other law firms in the same practice areas.
Rodey Lawyers Selected Best Lawyers of the Year
October, 2012
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named several Rodey lawyers as Best Lawyers of the Year for 2013.
Best Lawyers designates “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer, in each specialty and in each community, is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
The lawyers honored as “Lawyers of the Year” have received particularly high ratings in Best Lawyers surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
The following Rodey lawyers have been named Best Lawyers of the Year for 2013:
Mark K. Adams - Santa Fe Mining Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Henry M. Bohnhoff - Albuquerque Litigation-Land Use & Zoning - Lawyer of the Year;
David W. Bunting - Albuquerque Litigation–Construction - Lawyer of the Year;
John P. Burton - Santa Fe Mediation - Lawyer of the Year;
Nelson Franse - Albuquerque Product Liability Litigation–Defendants - Lawyer of the Year;
Catherine T. Goldberg - Albuquerque Real Estate Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Bruce Hall - Albuquerque Bet-the-Company Litigation - Lawyer of the Year;
W. Robert Lasater, Jr. - Albuquerque Medical Malpractice Law–Defendants - Lawyer of the Year;
Richard C. Minzner - Albuquerque Administrative/Regulatory Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Donald B. Monnheimer - Albuquerque Public Finance Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Mike Morgan - Albuquerque Copyright Law - Lawyer of the Year;
W. Mark Mowery - Santa Fe Arbitration - Lawyer of the Year;
Theresa W. Parrish - Albuquerque Employment Law–Management - Lawyer of the Year;
Charles (Kip) Purcell - Albuquerque Legal Malpractice Law–Defendants - Lawyer of the Year;
John P. Salazar - Albuquerque Land Use & Zoning Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Andrew G. Schultz - Albuquerque Litigation-First Amendment - Lawyer of the Year;
Seth L. Sparks - Albuquerque Transportation Law - Lawyer of the Year;
Tracy Sprouls - Albuquerque Litigation & Controversy–Tax - Lawyer of the Year; and
Robert M. St. John - Albuquerque Litigation-Banking & Finance - Lawyer of the Year.
Rodey Lawyers Named Best Lawyers in America
September, 2012
Thirty-seven attorneys with the Rodey Law Firm are listed in The Best Lawyers in America-2013.
Those attorneys are: Mark Adams, Leslie McCarthy Apodaca, Rick Beitler, Henry Bohnhoff, David Bunting, John (Jack) Burton, Jeffrey Croasdell, Jocelyn Drennan, Nelson Franse, Catherine Goldberg, Scott Gordon, Alan Hall, Bruce Hall, Justin Horwitz, Paul Koller, W. Robert Lasater, Jr., Dick Minzner, Donald Monnheimer, Michael Morgan, W. Mark Mowery, Julie Neerken, Sunny Nixon, Lisa Ortega, Thomas Outler, Theresa Parrish, Charles (Kip) Purcell, Edward Ricco, John Robb, John P. Salazar, Andrew Schultz, Charles Seibert, Ellen Skrak, Seth Sparks, Tracy Sprouls, Robert St. John, Jennifer Stone, and Charles Vigil.
Most Rodey attorneys are listed for their expertise in more than one area of law, and some are listed for their expertise in multiple areas of law.
For 30 years, Best Lawyers has come to be regarded by both the legal profession and the public as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. The 2013 Best Lawyers in America list is based on a rigorous national survey involving more than 4 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
Rodey Attorneys Honored by the State Bar
July, 2012
John D. Robb and Robert L. Lucero, attorneys with the Rodey Law Firm, were honored at a special reception on July 13th during the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of New Mexico.
Mr. Robb received the 2012 Distinguished Bar Service Award for providing valuable service and contribution to the legal profession over a significant period of time. A major part of Mr. Robb’s career has been devoted to legal aid both nationally and locally. In May of 2006 the American Bar Association honored Mr. Robb with an award recognizing his early efforts in establishing the Legal Services Corporation and his continued efforts in securing legal aid for the poor.
Mr. Lucero received the 2012 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year Award. That award is presented to attorneys who, during the formative stages of their legal careers and by their ethical and personal conduct, have exemplified for their fellow attorneys, the epitome of professionalism. Mr. Lucero is a member of Rodey’s Business Department where his practice focuses on real estate, land use and finance law.
