Ian M. Alden

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Ian M. Alden

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 11 years

Business Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions ... +9 more

100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 650, Albuquerque, NM

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About Ian

Biography

Business, contracts, tax, and M&A counsel for New Mexico clients. Ten years of transactional practice, one attorney, no handoffs to associates. No outsourced customer service. Easy to reach a real attorney. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and flat fees where they make sense.

Formation, ownership agreements, buying or selling a company, and partner/shareholder disputes. Ten years of practice representing New Mexico businesses and their owners. One attorney, no handoffs to associates. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and flat fees where they make sense.

Commercial leases, purchase/sale agreements, and seller-financed deals for New Mexico buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords. I help you understand contracts, negotiate the terms that matter, and get deals over the finish line. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

Drafting, review, and negotiation of the agreements your business runs on: customer and vendor contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, and more. Ten years of contract experience working with New Mexico businesses and owners. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and th documents they need: operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements. Also offering S-Corp elections. Start your business off on the right foot. Ten years of transactional practice. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

Promissory notes, loan agreements, security agreements, mortgages, personal guaranties, borrowers, and seller-financed deals. Written, enforceable loan documents designed to pass muster with the IRS and the courts. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

Estate planning for business owners: wills, trusts, succession plans, and buy-sell provisions that decide what happens to the company when something happens to you. Coordinated with your corporate documents so everything fits together. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and flat fees.

LLC formation, operating agreements, and changes of ownership. Forming an LLC is easy, but the operating agreement spells out who makes decisions and how members can leave -- or be forced out. Start your LLC off on the right foot. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and flat fees.

Buying or selling a business in New Mexico: letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closings. A decade of experience in M&A. I help you understand the contracts, negotiate the terms that matter, and get deals over the finish line. Transparent pricing and flexible payment options.

Crafting partnership agreements with buy-sell provisions. Handling disputes that arise when partners never took the time to write one. Whether you're starting a new venture or trying to get out of one, start off on the right foot. Transparent pricing and flexible payment options.

Tax representation and planning for New Mexico businesses and their owners: entity and S-corp structuring, IRS and state collection matters, payroll tax problems, and the tax side of buying or selling a company. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

Offering both revocable (living) and irrevocable trusts and comprehensive estate plans for New Mexico families and business owners. Plan for the future to limit/avoid probate and keep your business running after you're gone. Transparent pricing, flexible payment options, and optional flat fees.

Wills, living wills, and powers of attorney for New Mexico residents. Straightforward documents at a pre-negotiated fixed price, done right the first time, with a straight answer on whether a trust adds value to your estate plan. Transparent pricing with flat fees and flexible payment options.

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Business 20%

10 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

10 years

15%
Mergers and Acquisitions 15%

10 years

15%
Tax 10%

10 years

10%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

10 years

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

10 years

5%
Debt and Lending Agreements 5%

10 years

5%
Estate Planning 5%

10 years

5%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 5%

10 years

5%
Partnership 5%

10 years

5%
Trusts 5%

10 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 11 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Alden Law, P.C.

100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 650, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

aldenlaw.com/personnel/ian-alden/

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Ian M. Alden's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2026

Expertise and personalized service

Ian is a conscientious and knowledgeable attorney with experience in a wide variety of legal issues. He treats people with respect and presents complex topics in an accessible way. Ian also makes an effort to stay on top of changes in technology and the law, and is involved with his community, puttin...g him in a great position to help local business owners and entrepreneurs with their legal matters.

Posted by Darin | September 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Business and Tax Guy

I've known Ian for years - a great person and excellent attorney. Currently, I am in the process of retaining him to help me set up my small business. He is always helpful and has an amazing knowledge of business and tax law.

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

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2024

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2023

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2020

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2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2025 - 2026

Managing City Attorney, City of Albuquerque

2018 - 2025

Senior Associate Attorney, Business Law Southwest

Education

2017

Boston University

LL.M - Master of Laws

2015

University of New Mexico

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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