Business Law

New Mexico attorneys who practice construction law rely on the actual contracts between parties to a dispute. However, not all matters of dispute in construction cases get litigated just on the basis of contractual claims. New Mexico litigators rely on a variety of claims in construction cases, the nature of each being described below: Negligence…

At some point in their careers, experienced business people believe they can handle certain problems without first consulting with their attorneys. This often happens when decision makers have addressed certain issues before but do not recognize a specific issue which may affect the outcome of their dispute. The following dispute between a commercial landlord and…

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 the micro level and constantly reinforce the old adage “politics is all local.”…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

It is truly amazing to drive around certain neighborhoods in New Mexico and get a chance to gauge the progress of a certain construction project. A new house can sometimes spring up in your own neighborhood in a matter of months. Shopping centers will sprout in far less than a year. And in Albuquerque a…

Suppose you open up a real estate agency in Albuquerque. You decide that you want to hire and maintain real estate agents to serve clients in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Placitas. You intend to give them offices to meet their potential buyers (or sellers).  You coach them on the best methods you know to respond…