Category: Firm News

For the third year, Marcus has been named a  Super Lawyer. This is a peer nominated and evaluated process combined with independent research and is judged on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. This distinction is only awarded to 5% of attorneys in the state. In addition to this Super Lawyer recognition, he…

Robles, Rael & Anaya, P.C. will be participating in the State Bar of New Mexico Arturo Jaramillo Clerkship Program for first year law students. The program, which jumpstarted Robles, Rael & Anaya managing partner Marcus Rael’s career when he was a student, supports students from diverse backgrounds in applying, interviewing with, and clerking for participating law firms.…

Taylor S. Rahn and Luis Robles have been invited to speak and teach at upcoming 2023 national law enforcement conferences. Rahn has been invited to speak at the upcoming 2023 National Police Canine Association (NPCA) Conference in San Antonio, Texas, and Robles will teach at the national and mid-year National Tactical Officers Association conferences in…

Rahn has extensive experience with government and law enforcement clients, as well as private clients in both criminal and complex civil rights and tort cases. Additionally, Rahn provides instruction to law enforcement and is a New Mexico Department of Public Safety certified “Professional Lecturer.” She serves as counsel for the State of New Mexico and…

Luis Robles was published in the New Mexico Law Review for his article entitled: “Workers’ Compensation: Bad Faith Refusal to Pay Worker’s Compensation Benefits: Russell v. Protective Insurance Co.” To read the article, please click here. Workers’ Compensation: Bad Faith Refusal to Pay Worker’s Compensation Benefits: Russell v. Protective Insurance Co., 20 N.M.L.Rev. 757 (1990).

Luis Robles was published in the National Tactical Officer Association’s Journal, The Tactical Edge for his article entitled The Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement’s Response to the Mentally Ill, The Tactical Edge, pp. 66-70 (Spring 2013)

Robles, Rael, and Anaya proudly announces their newest partner, Douglas E. Gardner. We congratulate Douglas for the manner in which he has distinguished himself as a lawyer, mentor, and member of our community. Douglas will continue to represent clients in the area of civil rights, tort claims, construction defects, and personal injury. Congratulations Douglas!

Widely considered a leader in police civil rights defense, Luis Robles authored a police training manual entitled “The Law of Less-Lethal and Deadly Force”.  This manual provides an explanation of the law regarding the use of force as it applies to law enforcement personnel and their supervisors. If you would like further information on how…

Luis Robles was published in the National Tactical Officer Association’s Journal, The Tactical Edge for his article entitled “How to Accurately and Persuasively Explain the Use of Force”.  To read the article please click here. How to Accurately and Persuasively Explain the Use of Force, The Tactical Edge, pp. 74-80 (Winter 2006)