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Gini S Nelson
also known as Gini Nelson Law Office
About Gini
Biography
Hard working, caring, and wise -- I help people with the hard stuff. I provide:
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Conflict resolution consulting,
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Debt and divorce law advice and representation, including managing student loans,
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Bankruptcy avoidance consulting and ch.7 bankruptcy representation,
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Pre-marriage and pre-small business formation auditing and consulting,
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General counsel services (including trusts and wills), and
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Mediation and settlement conference services,
to all New Mexico individuals, families and small businesses.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
19 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
33 years
Estate Planning
20%
24 years
Family
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Mexico for 39 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Gini Nelson Law Office
1704 Llano Street (mail and delivery only), Suite B No 303, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
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Gini S Nelson's Reviews
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Posted by Edward | December 22, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent!
I had a friend of mine who told me about one of the best Santa Fe Attorneys out there and she always tells me She's Gini. I also her about her from my attorneys before from TheBennettLawGroup.com which is also a leading law firm out here! That's how good she really is!
Posted by Robert | May 1, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Exceptional Integrity
Went to Gini to discuss updating a will. She reviewed my current will and offered her advice. I respected her opinion and determined that I could trust her expertise. Thanks, I will highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best
A trip to the Lawyer is like going to the Dentist. It will be painful. The question is how painful? Gini made our journey through the legal system far less stressful. Her knowledge and preparation guided us through the process smoothly and with very few bumps in the road.
Posted by Sasha | January 22, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very personable, effective, and quick on her feet.
Ms. Nelson is extremely thorough and answers all questions in a way that is easily understood. Very patient, knowledgable, efficient, conscious of time, and a very good listener. She stays on track! She helped me through a very confusing complex issue and I left her office feeling content and relie...
Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2012
Gini Nelson Review
Great representation-a wise and steady hand.
Gini S Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have collaborated on various matters with Gini over the years. She is a capable, knowledgeable attorney. Most importantly, she cares deeply about her clients and obtaining positive results for them. She's a great legal resource in the Santa Fe area."
"I endorse this lawyer. I contacted Ms. Nelson for assistance on a case where debtor was a previous resident of New Mexico. I didn't even think she'd email me back, having 29 years under the belt in Bankruptcy I figured she might be too busy to answer. I emailed others too but no one responded. She emailed me back in a flash, even though obviously I wasn't contacting her as a possibly paying customer and out of courtesy and diligence she took the time to research and respond. This is the kind of lawyer you want to hire, one who cares about the person and the outcome and is helpful, regardless of bottom line. Others I emailed never answered, even just to say I'm too busy or can't help you."
Deborah DeMack
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Russell DeMott
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Top 5%, American Registry
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Pro Se Challenge Project/Outstanding Program - accepted as Chair, NM Bar Association
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Principal, Gini Nelson Law Office
2017 - 2017
Adjunct Instructor, Santa Fe Community College
2014 - 2014
Instructor, Family Law (for paralegals), Santa Fe Community College
1993 - 1994
Partner and Shareholder, Huffaker, Nelson, and Barnes, PC
1993 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Poole, Kelly, Ramo P.C.
1992 - 1995
Instructor (PT), Environmental Courses for Technical Students, Santa Fe Community College
1986 - 1993
Special Assistant Attorney General, Assistant General Counsel, New Mexico Environment Department
1984 - 1985
Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Carlisle Pratt, District Of Columbia Superior Court
1983 - 1984
Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. A. Franklin Burgess, District Of Columbia Superior Court
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2015 - 2016
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2008 - 2015
1st Judicial District Court, State of New MexicoAccess to Justice Committee Member
2007 - 2015
New Mexico State Bar AssociationLaw Practice Management Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
US v. State of New Mexico, 32 F. 3d 494 - Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 1994
Environmental permit conditions placed on a controlled air incinerator at the Los Alamos National Laboratory by state administrative agency were affirmed.
Education
1983
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of Kansas
MA - Masters
1974
University of North Dakota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014 Annual Meeting -- NM Bench and Bar Conference
Building New Practices in the Changing Legal Market
2013
Resolving Disputes Constructively (40-Hour Basic Mediation Training)
What Can Be Done With Mediation Skills (Panelist)
2013
Resolving Disputes Constructively (40 Hour Basic Mediation Training) -- NM Highlands U. Sch. of Social Work CE Workshop
Help With the Hard Stuff: Difficult Conversations and the MBTI
2013
Online Dispute Resolution, Cyberweek 2013 - National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts
Co-Moderator: Online Communications & Trust
2013
2013 Annual Meeting -- NM Bench and Bar Conference
The Changing Law Practice: Work Smarter Not Harder
2008
Online Dispute Resolution, Cyberweek 2008 -- National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts
Beyond same place, same time; an introduction to online dispute resolution tools for ADR professionals.
2008
From Surviving to Thriving In Private Practice -- State Bar of New Mexico/Law Practice Management Committee CLE
Having Those Difficult Conversations: Personality and Professionalism
2007
Online Dispute Resolution, Cyberweek 2007 -- National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts
Taking Peacemaking Public
2007
2007 Annual Meeting -- NM Bench and Bar Annual Conference
Wikis and Podcasts and Blogs, Oh My!
2005
Conflict Management In Settlement Facilitation -- State of New Mexico First Judicial District Court
Dealing with Personalities, Emotion and Conflict: How Your Conflict Style Affects Outcome
2005
2005 Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) Annual Conference
The New Brain, Descartes' Error, and Cultural Biology -- Applying the New Brain Studies Findings and Psychological Type Theories to Conflict Management Practice
Publications
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #1 Legal Process is All about Negotiation
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #2 Lawyers are Human, Too
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #3 Lawyers Can Be Quite Versatile
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #4 Best of All Prevent
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #5 Resolve If Possible
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #6 Contain if Necessary
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #7 "The Goldilocks Principle"
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help with the Hard Stuff - #8 Getting Commitment, not just Agreement
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #9 Be An Informed Shopper for your Legal Services
2013
Los Alamos Daily Post
Help With the Hard Stuff - #10 Smith's, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods
2013
2011
online Bankruptcy Law Network
Misc. Bankruptcy-related Posts, various publication dates
2009
ABA's SOLO eNewsletter
Pepsi or Coke?
2008
ABA's Law Trends & News Practice Area Newsletter
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Applications in a Law Practice
2007
www.mediate.com (online, 2/07 - 9/09)
Misc. negotiation and mediation interviews and articles
2002
Los Alamos Monitor
Biweekly Print Columnist on various alternative dispute resolution and conflict management issues (February 2002 – December 2003)
Languages
English