Understanding that our clients are often better served by avoiding litigation, Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. attorneys are well-versed in successfully arbitrating and mediating disputes between parties. We have negotiated advantageous settlements with opposing parties, mediated claims to avoid litigation, and resolved matters for our clients while being cognizant of the fact that avoiding contentious outcomes is often in their best interest.

However, our attorneys also understand the inevitability that certain situations call for litigation, and once we pursue that as the appropriate course, we forge ahead with one goal in mind: winning in the courtroom and success for our clients. Complex cases can take years to resolve. Because of our dedication to each of our clients, we take seriously our commitment to invest significant time with them. Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. attorneys understand that the scope of discovery in any given case can broaden when least expected, and we are always prepared to adapt and reassess each case as it reveals itself. While our goal is always expediency, in complex matters our firm places emphasis on establishing and developing strong and committed relationships with our clients, because we know how important it is for our clients to trust in the judicial process and also to take full advantage of our firm’s accessibility.

Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. attorneys have successfully litigated mass joinder cases involving a multitude of both Plaintiffs and Defendants and complex federal and state constitutional claims brought by prisoners. Our overwhelming success in complex cases is a direct result of maintaining longstanding relationships with our clients and an unyielding will to help our clients prevail.

Litigation and Complex Litigation Expertise:

• Employment Matters

• Civil Rights

• Real Estate

• Land Use

• Tort Claims

Representative Cases

• McClendon, Jimmy, et al. v. City of Albuquerque, et al. CIV 95-24 MV/ACT
• Inmate class action lawsuit against the Metropolitan Detention Center alleging that the conditions of confinement, medical and mental care provided, fall below that the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution mandates.

• State of New Mexico, ex ral., State Investment Council and State Investment Office v. Vincent Gallegos, et al. CV-2008-04383
• Securities law violation action brought as a result of misuse of $5 million of bond proceeds.

• Bravo, Jaime, et al. v. Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County, et  al.       CIV 08-00010
• Class action lawsuit brought against the Las Cruces Police Department, among others, alleging the manner in which police conducted the arrest of the mentally ill citizens violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.  

• Buck, Lynn, et al. v. City of Albuquerque, et al. CIV 04-1000
• Largest police civil rights case brought in the state of New Mexico, including 14 Plaintiffs and 21 Defendants in the March 2003 anti-war protest in the city of Albuquerque.