We have worked with Albuquerque Academy, an independent, college-preparatory day school, with public finance and accreditation issues, as well with business issues related to construction and real estate.
In addition to the litigation and transactional work we have performed for Albuquerque Academy, we have assisted the school with the development of faculty policies.

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We serve as primary and general counsel for APS, advising the Board and the Administration on a variety of issues, including employment matters, public finance, litigation, real estate, and procurement. We provide counsel to educators on day-to-day issues, as well as litigate special education matters in administrative proceedings and in the federal courts. We advise districts regarding student civil rights matters, employment matters, the development of school policies and procedures and related school law issues. We also provide advice and training regarding discipline and special education issues.

Contact Art Melendres for more information.

We provided the company representation in connection with reclamation permitting under the New Mexico Mining Act.

Contact Stuart Butzier for more information.

We provided counsel concerning opposition to a mining project on federal and state public lands in New Mexico, and drafted surface access agreements to allow access to mining claims and mineral leaseholds.

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Beginning in 1996, we have assisted BHP Billiton's operating entities in New Mexico in a wide range of areas relating to the companies' business and related dealings on state and federal lands, as well as on Indian lands. Among other matters, we have supported the drafting and negotiation of coal sales and other agreements, provided advice and assistance in leasing, permitting, and royalty valuation matters, managed various water rights and water use issues, and provided state, local and federal tax advice and handled certain state tax matters before the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.

Additionally, we have provided counsel to BHP Billiton regarding a range of employment issues. We have also provided counsel and lobbying to BHP Billiton Finally, we have represented the companies in litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings on a range of matters.

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We represented the company in a gross receipts tax dispute.

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We have represented the company in the negotiation and drafting of agreements respecting the acquisition of an oil shale lease in Colorado under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as well as an appeal from the Bureau of Land Management to the Interior Board of Land Appeals concerning action on an oil shale lease.

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We represent BNSF in all facets of litigation. Our work with BNSF also includes assistance with labor law, environmental, and property law issues.

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We have represented CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in connection with benefits litigation arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

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We have represented the City of Albuquerque in matters of public finance as they related to economic development and public infrastructure improvements of the city.

Contact Duane Brown for more information.

We represented the company in a state tax matter.

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We have represented DaimlerChrysler in class action defense in product and antitrust claims.

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We have represented El Paso Corporation and its affiliates, including El Paso Natural Gas Company, in advice, government affairs representation, and negotiations involving Indian tribal rights-of-way and in complex litigation concerning pipeline safety, including pipeline ruptures.

Contact Lynn Slade for more information.

We have represented Enterprise Products Partners and its affiliates, including Enterprise Field Services and Mid-American Pipeline, in advice and successful negotiations involving Indian rights-of-way, private land acquisition, including condemnation, and government affairs and in litigation.

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We represent Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold in projects involving permitting, leasing, land collateral transactions for financial assurance, administrative litigation and appellate work relating to closure planning for open pit copper mines in New Mexico. We have also representedFreeport McMoRan Copper & Gold in a New Mexico corporate Income tax dispute, and have provided tax planning services. We have represented Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold in general business transactions, as well as in litigation.

Contact Stuart Butzier for more information.

We represented the company in a New Mexico corporate income tax dispute.

Contact Tim Van Valen for more information.

Provided Hunt Development Group with counsel regarding land use, as well as with assistance with real estate transactions in relation to the development of the "ABQ Uptown," an upscale mixed-use project in Albuquerque. Also in relation to the ABQ Uptown project, we provided Hunt Development Group advice concerning formation of a tax increment district. Additionally, we have also represented Hunt Development Group in litigation.

Contact John Kelly for more information.

We have assisted the company with transactional construction work. In addition, we have held meetings with Intel contacts in order to facilitate Intel's business expansion.

Contact Jim Houghton for more information.

We represented the company in a gross receipts tax dispute.

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We represent the company in product liability litigation and certain corporate tax matters.

Contact Doug Schneebeck for more information.

A trademark holding company, Kmart Properties, Inc. (“KPI”), licensed trade names and trademarks to Kmart Corporation (“Kmart”). Kmart was a separate entity filer for New Mexico corporate income tax. KPI had no physical presence in New Mexico. In this state tax case of national significance, the court held unanimously that the New Mexico gross receipts tax does not apply to receipts from granting a license to use intangible personal property when the grant of the license occurs outside of New Mexico. The New Mexico Supreme Court’s decision resolves numerous issues that have been raised by the Department over the years regarding its ability to impose the gross receipts tax on licensors of patents, trademarks, copyrights and perhaps also franchises.

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We represented Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon in employment discrimination litigation.

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We represented this medical research organization in a trademark dispute. In addition, we also represent the organization in contract and personal injury matters.

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We have defended claims arising out of operation of nursing homes.

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New Mexico Broadcasters Association

We are registered lobbyists for this not-for-profit trade group which serves to promote cooperation and understanding within the broadcast industry. We have provided general legal advice and tax advice to the NMBA and to their membership, have conducted educational seminars for the membership and have served as technical experts on legislative matters affecting the broadcast industry.

Contact Art Melendres for more information.

We assisted this non-profit organization with formation and assisted them in
obtaining tax-exempt status.

Contact Jim Parker for more information.

We have provided counsel in uranium lease litigation and representation in connection with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Contact Stuart Butzier for more information.

We represented Progressive in class action litigation relating to auto insurance.

Contact Doug Schneebeck for more information.

We assisted the company with state tax matters.

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We represented the company in the negotiation and drafting of an option agreement to acquire the Lone Mountain mining project in New Mexico.

Contact Stuart Butzier for more information.

We represented the Town of Silver City, New Mexico in employment discrimination litigation.

Contact George McFall for more information.

We assisted the company with state tax matters.

Contact Tim Van Valen for more information.

We assisted this non-profit organization with formation and assisted them obtain tax-exempt status.

Contact Jim Parker for more information.

We assisted the company with multi-state tax issues as well as with real estate-related business transactions.

Contact Tim Van Valen for more information.

We represented the University of New Mexico in employment contract litigation.

Contact George McFall for more information.

We have provided advice and lease negotiations concerning uranium mining claims under the General Mining Law of 1872.

Contact Stuart Butzier for more information.

We have represented the company in liability litigation. Additionally, we have assisted Valero with numerous state tax matters.

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We represent Verizon Wireless before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Additionally, we represented the company in New Mexico Industrial Revenue Bond financing transactions for its customer care center in Albuquerque. We also assist Verizon Wireless with real estate-related transactions.

Contact Paul Fish for more information.

We represented Walgreen's in product liability and tort litigation.

Contact Doug Schneebeck for more information.

We assisted the company with state tax matters.

Contact Tim Van Valen for more information.