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Arslan S. Umarov
also known as Arslanbek S. Umarov
About Arslan
Biography
I worked in a business and a nonprofit for several years before becoming a lawyer. This experience took me around the world. I use my experience to counsel my clients.
I volunteer for such causes as education and business development. I also enjoy traveling with my wife and two kids.
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Licensed in New Mexico for 12 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
James Wood Law
601 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87123
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Arslan S. Umarov's Reviews
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Posted by Dan | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Personal Injury Lawyer in New Mexico
He is the best attorney that get results, great results no other firm can claim his results his expertise kindness His results are excellent before or after court his results where ten times what I did expect and Insurance Companies knows that His law firm is awesome big enough to care small eno...
Posted by Angela | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Our lives will never be the same!!!
My husband had a brain injury back in 2016. Before the injury he was a healthy ambitious person & our sole provider. He owned & ran a restaurant and catering business called Joe's Back N The Day. In October 2016 he had a surgery that he & I will forever regret him having! He is now 100% disabled..bed...
Posted by Antonio | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helped me and my Family with the Wonderful loss of our mother
He did everything possible in this case they all did . He was also very sympathetic very understanding And was there for whatever I needed they did a good job winning the case thank you Antonio Gabe Santillanes.
Posted by Beverly | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney
Is very good attorney great job great person works hard and cares about the people who need him
Posted by Scott | October 25, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent experience
Came in for a consultation on a business matter which ended up being resolved before I had to rack up a bill. Easygoing staff, friendly atmosphere.
Arslan S. Umarov's Lawyer Endorsements
"I found Arslan diligent in both communication to opposing counsel (me) and in representing the interests of his client. He was very reasonable and professional in approaching settlement of arbitrable/ tort claims we settled on behalf of our respective clients"
"I endorse this lawyer. Arslan is an excellent lawyer that know his law."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
10 Best Award for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Robert F. Hanley Advanced Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2013
Pro Bono Service Award, Twelfth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee
2010
Jurisprudence Award in Human Rights Law, Texas Tech University School of Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, James Wood Law
2016 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Butt Thornton & Baehr PC
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, John D. Wheeler & Associates PC
2012 - 2012
Policy Specialist, US Department of Health & Human Services
2011 - 2011
Extern, U.S. Department of Justice, N. Dist of Tex., Criminal Division
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk / Attorney, Richards Elder & Green LLP
2010 - 2011
Student Attorney, Immigration Clinical Program
2010 - 2011
Fellow / Interim Assistant Director, Center for Biodefense, Law & Policy at Texas Tech University School of Law
2005 - 2008
Co-Founder, Sunshine Uzbekistan USA NFP
2004 - 2005
Adjunct Faculty, International Business School Kelajak Ilmi (Uzbekistan)
2004 - 2005
Consultant and Government Liaison, Central Asia Seed Company
Associations
2014 - Present
Qounsel NetworkMember
2013 - Present
New Mexico State BarMember
2011 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember (inactive)
2019 - 2020
Expert Council "Buyk Kelejak" -- uzexpertsovet.comMember
2018 - 2025
New Mexico Medical Review CommissionPanelist
2015 - 2016
Rotary Club of AlamogrdoDirector
2014 - 2016
Twelfth Judicial District Bar AssociationTreasurer
2013 - 2016
Rotary Club of AlamogordoMember
2013 - 2013
National Language Service CorpsCharter Member
2012 - 2013
Washington Foreign Law SocietyMember
2010 - 2020
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Volunteer Law Students AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Trujillo v. Presbyterian Healthcare Services - N.M. Supreme Court (S-1-SC-40109, Feb. 20, 2025)
Supreme Court Victory
Hamaatsa, Inc. v. Pueblo of San Felipe, 388 P.3d 977, 2016 WL 3382082
The New Mexico Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court sided with the Indian tribes on issue of sovereign immunity.
Gaffney v. Robin Hood Water Users Ass'n, Inc., 2016 WL 589761 (N.M. Ct. App. Jan. 27, 2016)
Won on Motion to Dismiss and Subsequent Appeal
Myers v. Armstrong, 2014-NMCA-051, 324 P.3d 388 (2014)
Appellate victory.
Education
2011
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2004
University of Memphis
B.B.A., cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2022
Naturalization Ceremony, U.S. District of New Mexico
Key Speaker, Naturalization Ceremony
2012
State-wide Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Co-facilitator of a meeting on memorandums of understanding between the federal government and state agencies on issues of Affordable Care Act
2011
Constitution Day Panel
The Immigration Battle in American Courts
Publications
2016
American Bar Association International Legal Resource Center
Contributing Expert, Analysis of Tajikistan's Judicial Acts on Investigations and Criminal Code for UNDP Tajikistan
2015
American Bar Association International Legal Resource Center
Contributing Expert, Analysis of Concept Note for Law on Local Governance (Uzbekistan)
2014
2014
Texas Tech University Press
Research Assistant, A Conservative and Compassionate Approach to Immigration Reform
2013
2012
2012
Texas Tech Law Review
Co-Author, Immigration Law: 2010-2011 Fifth Circuit Case Law Update
2011
2010
The Texas Bank Lawyer
Various Case Summaries
Languages
Russian