Posts by On Behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C.
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 of rain per year. Even so, 60…
Read MoreAs 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. Since then, the program has evolved in to serving a variety of…
Read MoreSmart Practices for Small Businesses
Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. 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 businesses engage in practices that will maximize their ability to collect their revenue…
Read MoreDischarging 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 yes. Some people who do not have health insurance and others whose policies are…
Read MoreCritical 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 landlord’s business. Some elements of the commercial lease, such…
Read MoreSticky 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 broken. Other difficulties may arise. Once a project gets started, the project manager must coordinate with…
Read MoreCommercial 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 customers or clients,…
Read MoreBankruptcy 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 the Diocese with potential liabilities causing Bishop James Well to state that bankruptcy,…
Read MoreNavigating the Layers of Laws to Successfully Farm in New Mexico
The Law Office of George “Dave” Giddens, P.C. provides necessary advice for planning for and operating your farm. Our attorneys serve Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Raton, Farmington, Gallup, Grants, Roswell, Los Lunas, Placitas, Belen and the rest of New Mexico. They advise farmers about the variety of different laws that can affect their operations. First…
Read MoreProtecting Creditors Rights in Arcane Bankruptcy Cases
Whenever an individual or corporate debtor files bankruptcy, federal law demands that they submit a list of all the creditors to whom they owe money. Some creditors such as the IRS and child-support recipients are among the groups that get preferences from the bankruptcy courts when determining what share of the debtor’s remaining assets they…
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