Recently, our country has witnessed persistent dysfunction in the way our federal government operates. In some ways, disputes at that level are mirrored by the manner in which people in homeowners’ association engage in arguments: they are often hotbeds for fights at...
Month: October 2013
Bankruptcy of Catholic Diocese Motivated by Mounting Legal Claims
Last month the Diocese of Gallup, a Roman Catholic diocese with parishes in several New Mexico counties as well as on Indian reservations, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the federal bankruptcy court. Legal claims over sexual abuse by clergy members have overwhelmed...
Critical Commercial Lease Considerations
When a startup enters into a commercial lease with a potential landlord, or a commercial landlord decides to lease some space to a new tenant, the final terms of that agreement could determine either the overall success of that new company or the profitability of the...
A First Step in Starting a New Company
One of the most important steps in starting a new company is determining the type of business entity to form: an individual proprietorship, a partnership or a type of corporation. In New Mexico, you can form one of three types of partnerships: General partnership...
The Unique Nature of Agriculture in New Mexico
New Mexico has a desert climate with plenty of sun and wind with temperatures in many areas hitting the 90s during the day and dropping to the 60s in the evenings. In the winter the temperature fluctuations are even more varied. The state typically has just 12 inches...
As a Homeowner in New Mexico, Can the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) Help Me?
In the early period of the financial crisis in March 2009, the federal government instituted the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to help homeowners who were either facing foreclosure or who owed more on their mortgages than what their home was valued at....
Smart Practices for Small Businesses
has represented various types of businesses in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Roswell, and many other areas of New Mexico. Often our attorneys address certain matters once a problem has begun to impact our clients. We suggest that...
Discharging Hospital Bills in Bankruptcy
With this month being the first for people to start shopping for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, the question arises: Can individuals with outstanding hospital bills free themselves from paying these debts by filing bankruptcy? The answer is clearly...
Sticky Wickets of Construction Disputes
For builders and developers, long-term real estate projects can often be challenging. From preparing the design to getting it approved by local authorities, lenders, and zoning officials, there are numerous roadblocks that can stifle progress even before ground is...
Commercial Collections in New Mexico
At the end of each month New Mexico businesses bill their clients and customers for the work they have done. Some will see payment in a matter of days; others may have to wait longer. And some may not get paid at all. For any business that has a high volume of...
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