$ 325-325 per hour
Twila B. Larkin
About Twila
Biography
Hi! In my spare time, I'm very involved in the Rotary Club of Albuquerque having been the Past President (2016-2017) and now an Assistant Governor. I enjoy playing golf, doing jigsaw puzzles and traveling to many U.S. states and foreign countries.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
65%
30 years
Child Custody
20%
30 years
Family
10%
30 years
Child Support
5%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Mexico for 29 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Twila B. Larkin
2701 Arizona Street, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
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"I endorse this lawyer. Twila is a very professional and conscientious family law attorney. She is knowledgeable about family law and takes a collaborative approach to settling cases. I have been on the opposing side of cases with Twila and have found her to be detail oriented and always having the best interests of her clients at the forefront. I am pleased to make this endorsement."
"I have worked with Twila as an opposing counsel and have witnessed her as an expert witness. Twila is, by all accounts, considered a leader in family law among her peers and the judicial bench of New Mexico. She is a both a fierce advocate for her clients and also an effective problem solver with opposing counsels."
"I endorse this lawyer. I work with Twila at New Mexico Legal group and I have seen her performance in family law cases. She is an assertive advocate for her clients, but she also knows how to find common ground and, if at all possible, settle cases without going to Court. She is very professional and knowledgeable regarding family law."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Board Certified - Family Law, New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate, New Mexico Legal Group
2003 - 2015
Shareholder, Sutin, Thayer & Browne, A PC
2000 - 2003
Partner, Walther & Larkin
1996 - 2000
Associate, Walther & Associates
Associations
2012 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (U.S. chapter)Member
2006 - Present
Mountain States Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPast President 2016
2006 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember - Fellow
2004 - Present
Rotary Club of AlbuquerquePast President - 2016
2003 - Present
Albuquerque Collaborative Divorce AlternativesMember
2000 - Present
Albuquerque Collaborative Practice GroupMember
2000 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1996 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember - Past Council Member
1996 - Present
State Bar of New Mexico, Family Law SectionMember, Past Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Morris v. McCormick
Father has sole legal and physical custody of his 2 year old daughter.
King v. King
Settled favorably for wife without trial.
Kontny v. Kontny
Wife will receive direct payments from DFAS because we successfully negotiated for permanent alimony payments from the pension.
Gerencer v. Gerencer
Relocation was denied. My client sees his son every week and still able to participate in activities on a weekly basis, not possible if child had relocated.
Education
1996
University of New Mexico School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Texas Tech University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Mountain States Annual Meeting
Challenging Court's Expert Custody Evaluator
2015
Community Property Law for Reciprocity Lawyers
Community Property Law
Publications
2011
Topics in Family Law for the New Mexico Judiciary
Spousal Support Chapter in Judge's Handbook
2004
Family Law Quarterly
Introduction to Alimony Issue - Issue Editor
Languages
English