deGraauw Law Firm

deGraauw Law Firm, PC is a litigation practice in Albuquerque handling civil disputes including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, and construction law. Partner J. Andrew deGraauw is a Southwest Super Lawyers honoree who emphasizes strong courtroom advocacy and client-centered counsel throughout all litigation stages.

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deGraauw Law Firm, PC is a litigation-focused practice based in Albuquerque that represents clients across the full spectrum of civil disputes. The firm is composed of experienced trial attorneys who emphasize strong courtroom advocacy and client-centered counsel throughout all stages of litigation.

J. Andrew deGraauw, the firm's partner, devotes 100 percent of his practice to civil litigation. He earned his law degree from Tulane University Law School in 2006, where he served as Managing Editor of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal and completed a Certificate of Specialization in Environmental Law. Before settling in Albuquerque, he completed clerkships at private law firms in Louisiana and an externship at the New Mexico Court of Appeals, finishing his final year of law school at the University of New Mexico Law School. His undergraduate education included a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University.

Throughout his legal career, deGraauw has held significant positions in the legal community and beyond. He served as Labor Commissioner on the tripartite New Mexico Labor and Industrial Commission, hearing appeals from the Labor and Industrial Division. He has been certified by the State Bar of New Mexico and appointed by the New Mexico Supreme Court to serve as a mentor through the "Bridge the Gap Program," providing guidance to newly licensed attorneys. He maintains active memberships in the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, and the Albuquerque Bar Association.

deGraauw's primary practice areas include wrongful death and personal injury litigation, products liability, contract disputes, construction law, insurance and bad faith disputes, and employment matters. In addition to trial work before New Mexico juries, he regularly serves as a mediator and arbitrator for complex cases. He is admitted to practice in all New Mexico State courts, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

The firm's recognition includes selection to Southwest Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to approximately five percent of attorneys in the region, and Southwest Super Lawyers' Rising Star distinction, given to fewer than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. deGraauw also received the Albuquerque Business First "40 Under Forty" Award in 2014 for professional achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

deGraauw Law Firm understands that litigation creates stress and complexity for clients. The firm works tenaciously to help clients navigate their options, explain available choices, and achieve positive outcomes whether through settlement or trial. The firm offers free consultations to discuss your legal needs, objectives, and budget. Clients can reach the firm at (505) 322-2144 or info@dglawfirmpc.com. The office is located at 316 Osuna Road NE, Suite 302, Albuquerque, and maintains hours Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Overview compiled from the firm's website