Esteban A. Aguilar Sr.

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Esteban A. Aguilar Sr.

also known as "Steve" A. Aguilar Sr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Litigation ... +6 more

6608 Gulton Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM

About Esteban

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 15%

15%
Insurance 15%

48 years

15%
Litigation 15%

48 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

48 years

15%
Wrongful Death 15%

48 years

15%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

48 years

10%
Aviation 5%

5%
Car Accident 5%

48 years

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

48 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 47 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Aguilar Law Firm, P.C.

6608 Gulton Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

alfpc.us/

Esteban A. Aguilar Sr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Ron | January 23, 2015 | Workers Compensation

Steve and his Crew is AWESOME!

Steve Sr. and his awesome Crew represented my family after, what I thought was a simple work accident claim. It wound up becoming a very severe and involved, defective products issue! There was evidence that was found that the defense didn't realize was found! I'm at a loss for words but... ...I can't nor do I have enough good to say about the way the case was handled for myself and family There were moments that had us all on edge but Steve and his support always came out ahead! I understand this lawsuit had changed laws across the United States and is still being referred to in present , similar cases... If you want a VERY friendly, professional, people-person to represent you, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STEVE AND HIS CREW TO YOU!

Posted by Kate | December 03, 2014 | Personal Injury

Extremely pleased with Esteban A. Aguilar Sr.

Mr. Aguilar has represented our family in two separate, unrelated matters. In both cases, he performed above and beyond our expectations. In the first case, my mother was involved in a car accident in which the insurance company was declining to provide legal counsel in a quadriplegic lawsuit that... exceeded the policy's limits. The insurance company wanted to contribute the policy limits and leave my family to deal with the excess! Mr. Aguilar represented my family and was able to bring the matter to a satisfactory resolution. He is compassionate and genuinely cares about his clients. In the second case, Mr. Aguilar represented me in a lawsuit in Federal District Court. Significant discovery was required and a mediator was appointed. Mr. Aguilar skillfully negotiated a settlement. He was unfailingly professional in very tense negotiations. His expertise in the law and damages was instrumental in getting the matter settled. Mr. Aguilar goes the extra mile, he prepares his cases with extreme detail, leaving as little as possible to chance. His files are thorough, well-documented and he writes well. Further, he is articulate and has a good sense of humor. Mr. Aguilar is not afraid to go to trial and that makes him a VERY effective negotiator. I would heartily recommend Esteban A. Aguilar Sr. as an attorney.

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Esteban A. Aguilar Sr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Esteban. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Crouse

Wrongful death lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve Aguilar and I worked together on a helicopter crash case in New Mexico involving operational negligence, aircraft system design and product liability. Throughout this complicated case, Steve was brilliant as an overall strategist and insightful tactician. He had a true ability to know where the case should go and provided great leadership. Because of his leadership we achieved a very successful result. Throughout the case, he was even-tempered and level headed and was an absolute joy to work with. Hie is a gentleman and true advocate whom I observed to be respected by his peers, both plaintiff and defense."

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Michael Kelly

Personal injury lawyer

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James Crouse

Aviation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

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2009

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2008

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2007

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Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Aguilar Law Firm, P.C.

2009 - 2018

Partner, Aguilar & Aguilar, P.C.

1997 - 2008

Partner, Aguilar Law Offices, P.C.

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Esteban A. Aguilar

1994 - 1996

Partner, Espinosa, Sitterly & Aguilar, P.C.

1990 - 1994

Partner, Moses, Dunn, Beckley, Espinosa & Tuthill, P.C.

1987 - 1990

Associate, The Payne Law Firm, P.C.

1985 - 1987

Partner, Esteban A. Aguilar, P.A.

1984 - 1985

Partner, Aguilar, Vermillion & Kirkwood, P.A.

1983 - 1984

Associate, Sheehan & Sheehan, P.A.

1981 - 1983

Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D. Tex.)

1978 - 1981

Associate, Studdard, Melby, Schwartz, Crowson & Parrish, P.C.

Associations

2004 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

1978 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Member

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1979 - 2013

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gina Delfino v. Don Griffo, et al.

Case Settled for Confidential Amount

Patrick A. Casey, P.R. of the Estates of Tracy Smith and Lily Smith, deceased, et. al., v. Enchantment Aviation, et. al.

Case Settled for Confidential Amount

Russell and Kim Cargo v. Luther Construction Co., Skjack, Inc., United Rentals, et. al.

Case Settled for Confidential Amount

Miguel Aguilar, Personal Representative for the Estate of Javier Aguilar, deceased, v. City of Roswell, et. al.

The case settled for $1.25 million.

Ron and Lucy Smith v. Ingersoll-Rand Co., Inc.

Verdict for the Plaintiff in the amount of $22 million. The verdict was affirmed on appeal by the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Published opinion: 214 F. 3d 1235 (2000).

Baca, et al. v. Tom Upchurch, Jr. and Associates, and Buddy Wright.

The case settled and the settlement is confidential.

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Education

1978

University of New Mexico School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Texas System, El Paso

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

New Mexico Trial Lawyer’s Foundation Seminar

“The New Uniform Jury Instructions Instructions—Liquor Liability and More”

2015

New Mexico Trial Lawyer’s Foundation Seminar

“New Mexico Rules Round-Up and More.”

Publications

2015

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association “The New Uniform Jury Instructions Instructions—Liquor Liability and More”

Languages

English

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