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Represent NMDOT in all phases of civil litigation. Develop and implement programs related to construction operations. Address protests and claims through administrative remedy procedures.

Administrative Law Judge in the Appeals Tribunal independently conducting administrative hearings regarding Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Review testimony, establish hearingdates, issue subpoenas, conduct eligibility hearings, research, compose and issue decisions or recommendations for each hearing; explain complex issues and applicable laws to all parties involved.

General practice of law. Representation of individuals in domestic relations issues, contractdisputes, landlord tenant relations and criminal matters. Representation of corporate and non-profit entities.

Contract review and drafting, in land use, planning and zoning matters, and law enforcement issues. Representation of the City before applicable courts of law and administrative bodies, negotiation and contract review of labor and personnel matters including collective bargaining agreements. Drafting of ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures. Representation of the City in labor dispute arbitration. Review of Human Resource policies and procedures, providing legal advice in areas of… Show more Contract review and drafting, in land use, planning and zoning matters, and law enforcement issues. Representation of the City before applicable courts of law and administrative bodies, negotiation and contract review of labor and personnel matters including collective bargaining agreements. Drafting of ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures. Representation of the City in labor dispute arbitration. Review of Human Resource policies and procedures, providing legal advice in areas of FOIA requests, FMLA and ADA compliance. Assisted in legislative matters and with outside counsel in certain litigation matters. Show less

Providing legal services on complex, difficult and sensitive matters of water law in the specific areas of water rights adjudications, water right negotiations, mediations and administrativehearings for the office of the State Engineer and Litigation & Adjudication Program. Representation of the State Engineer in executive and legislative committee meetings, the Water Trust Board, and the Drought Task Force. State Engineer’s designee to the Governor’s Environmental Justice Task Force… Show more Providing legal services on complex, difficult and sensitive matters of water law in the specific areas of water rights adjudications, water right negotiations, mediations and administrativehearings for the office of the State Engineer and Litigation & Adjudication Program. Representation of the State Engineer in executive and legislative committee meetings, the Water Trust Board, and the Drought Task Force. State Engineer’s designee to the Governor’s Environmental Justice Task Force. Assist in developing water right policy within the Office of the State Engineer. Review and analysis of proposed legislative bills and amendments that may impact the Water Trust Board or water rights. Draft and apply administrative rules and procedures related to water rights. Review and analysis of proposed contracts and grant agreements between the Office of the State Engineer and qualifying entities. Draft and review proposed court rules regarding water adjudications throughout the state. Managed the LRG adjudication for more thana year. Responsible for the planning, organization, scheduling and prosecution of the adjudication of the Lower Rio Grande Water Basin. Supervise a staff of attorneys, engineer specialists and support staff in the performance of their duties. Provided direction and established goals and priorities for the Lower Rio Grande Adjudication Bureau Show less

Experience in commercial and civil litigation, probate law, contract drafting, incorporation procedures and documentation, real property taxation and assessment issues, land use, natural resource and real estate contracts. Provided legal services to individual and corporate clients.