Languages

• English(Primary)
• Spanish
• Hebrew

Law Firm Overview

The Carter Law Firm, P.C. is a law firm located in the metropolitan area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether your needs include representation for personal injury or wrongful death, family law, a business dispute or some other legal issue, the firm was established on the belief that everyone is entitled to honest, quality legal services at reasonable rates. We will strive to give you opinions, not just options.

The Carter Law Firm understands that hiring a lawyer and being involved in legal matters can be stressful. Our attorneys continually strive to keep our clients informed and involved so that they will hopefully have a positive experience with the legal system. We will fight for your rights where they have been violated and help recover compensation where warranted.

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Vehicle Collisions
• "Big Rigs"
• Dog Attacks
• Criminal Defense/DUI/DWI/Traffic Violations
• Medical Malpractice/Medical Negligence/Nursing Home Negligence
• Family Law
• ERISA Claims
• Government and Municipal Liability
• Construction Defects
• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Unfair Insurance Policies
• Premises Liability
• Consumer Law
• Elder Law
• Guardian Ad Litem
• Wills/Living Wills/Trusts
• Health Care Powers of Attorney
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Guardianship/Conservatorship
• Transfer on Death Deeds

Representative Cases

• Smith v. Board of County Commisioners, et al., 2005 NMSC-012 (New Mexico Supreme Court 2005)

West Practice Categories

Equine, Arbitration, Mediation, Unfair Competition, Commercial Banks, Credit Unions, Creditors' Rights, Debtor/Creditor, Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Employment Contracts -- Employee, Wrongful Termination -- Employee, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Wrongful Termination -- Employer, Elder Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance Malpractice, Motor Vehicle, Title Insurance, Bankruptcy Litigation, Complex Litigation, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills, Alcoholic Beverages, Medical Products & Devices, Medical Malpractice, Commercial Real Estate, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Residential Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Collaborative Law