Construction Law

Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. attorneys excel in representing developers of large and complex infrastructure projects in the southwest and handling the construction aspects of those projects. We draft and negotiate contracts with engineering, architectural, and construction firms and contractors on behalf of project developers, and we work with our clients in developing complex construction projects to meet their infrastructure needs. Robles, Rael & Anaya have a thorough understanding of the New Mexico Building and Procurement Codes, and we stay committed to our command of the latest legal research technology for interpreting legislation, ordinances, codes, and operating policies.
Through our dealings with private developers and governmental entities, we have an excellent understanding of how the needs and goals of governmental entities differ from private developers, and we are able to use this knowledge and our strong negotiation skills to help parties with divergent interests reach a consensus. Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C.’s experience representing clients in disputes arising from and out of the performance of construction contract requirements and the workmanship of projects ensures that contractors comport and comply with the obligations set forth in all applicable contracts.

Water Law

Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. attorneys represent federal, state, and local governmental clients throughout the southwest in:

Compliance with ground water discharge permits

Compliance with air and water quality permits

Negotiating approval and permit conditions

Conflict resolution

Our firm aids governmental clients in ensuring that permit holders whose operations impact their resources are held firmly accountable to permit conditions, including representing clients in permit enforcement actions.
We also represent clients in:

Complex water rights litigation

Water rights sales, purchases and transfers

Changes in point of diversion

Water quality matters

Working closely with technical consultants, our attorneys help our clients anticipate and comply with numerous federal and state statutes and regulations. We also provide clients with consultation on a wide variety of water quality matters including the potential impact of various types of land uses on ground and surface water.