Name: Clayton Scot Hightower
Address: 701 West Country Club Rd., Roswell, NM, 88201, US
Telephone: +1 (575) 914-6328
Price range: $ 185-185 per hour
Rating: 4.8

About Clayton

Biography

Quality. Responsiveness. Results.

We FIGHT for you and your children.

We FIGHT for the Worker.

Quality. Responsiveness. Results.

Practice Areas

Business 25%

I provide both new and established businesses with a full range of services, including contract formation, sales, commercial paper, agency, employment law, business organizations, property, insurance, consumer and creditor protection, and many more. Whether you’re buying or selling your business, managing the legal aspects, dealing with employee issues, forming the contracts necessary to protect your business or file documents to form your business entity, I can help.

17 years

25%

Family 25%

Family law deals with helping individuals that are going through divorce or dealing with the ramifications of divorce such as child custody and support arrangements. Family law issues are complicated and involve many relationships. I am committed to leading you through the process to legally establish the relationships when a family divides. I will do so with respect, dignity and professionalism in handling these complex relational issues.

17 years

25%

Personal Injury 25%

I fight for individuals injured by the careless acts of others. I handle a wide variety of tort cases, including automobile accidents of all sorts (whether involving a truck, motorcycle, or even a bicycle); and wrongful death suits. Given my experience in Workers Compensation cases I am also very skilled at handling oil field related personal injury cases.

17 years

25%

Workers Compensation 25%

Workers’ Compensation pays benefits to an employee (or an employee’s family) if the employee suffers a job-related injury, or disease related to work. If an injury is work-related, the employer must provide health care for the injury or illness and indemnity benefits (money directly to the worker) as a partial substitute for lost wages if the worker is unable to work for a period of time due to the injury or illness.

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-185 per hour

Contingency

10%-40%

Pro bono

10 %

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Awards

2018 2017 2016

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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 16 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Clayton Scot Hightower

701 West Country Club Rd., Roswell, NM, 88201

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Clayton Scot Hightower's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | Workers Compensation

Posted by MaryElena Clabaugh | September 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Clayton S Hightower = Problem Sovled PERIOD

Mr. Clayton has been very helpful and supportive as has his staff. I have only had to be in his office 6 times in the 20 months he has been representing me in my Workers Comp case because he takes care of everything for me. Most things are handled with an email or phone call. I offered to pay him m...ore because they have worked so hard and he said no. His honesty is refreshing in a world that mostly distrusts lawyers and "the system". I suffered a stroke 30 years ago so I know he has had to explain things to me "dumbed down" and more than once. Yet the whole time he was respectful and I didn't feel talked down to. There have been times when workers comp didn't send the money I was suppose to receive and he was on top of it like a shark to blood. And I received the back money owed and current payment. Mr. Clayton always explains usually how long certain parts of the case going to take. I know it is usual to wait until a case is finished to leave a review and I am about 2/3 of the way through mine--However I want everyone to know if you need help THIS IS THE GUY TO COME TO!!! I recommend him to everyone.

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Posted by David | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great Job Mr. Hightower

Clayton did a great job of walking me through the settlement process of my work-related injury. When the insurance company offered to settle my case and walk away, he made sure they gave me value for my medicals.

Posted by Linda | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great job... to a great lawyer

MR. Hightower is a very efficient and effective lawyer. My case settled after A LOT of negotiations. I started workers compensation pro se and I feel Mr. HIGHTOWER added value to my case. He was able to do things I SIMPLY could not do. Good lawyer and I recommend him for workers compensation work.

Posted by Laura | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Review

I had Mr. Hightower as my Workers' Compensation lawyer. He did a great job for me. I only had to show up and it was all handled. I was worried because we corresponded primarly via email and phone. He handled it all perfectly. I am from the Albuquerque area and it was so so so worth working with ...a lawyer from Roswell / Hobbs / Clovis area. GREAT JOB!!!

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Posted by Evelyn D. | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Lawyer

Mr. Hightower is a great workers compensation and personal injury lawyer. I hired him for both cases and he was able to get the job done fast and professional. He cares about explains the law to his clients. I did not anticipate being treated so well. He and his staff are a pleasure to deal with ...and very professional.

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Clayton Scot Hightower's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Worley

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Clayton has become the go-to attorney for injured workers in New Mexico. His knowledge and expertise in workers' compensation and also family law allow him to provide a unique advantage for each of his clients. He is the hardest working attorney I have ever met."

James Mitchell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clayton will work hard for you. He is result-oriented from the very beginning and is very good at keeping clients informed. I endorse him."

Justin Raines

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jamie Dawson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Clayton. He makes every client feel as though they are his only client. I don't know many attorneys who work harder than he does."

Beth Hightower

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Clayton is an excellent, professional attorney. He is experienced in all areas of litigation."

Joseph Zebas

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

R. Dean Davenport

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer—an excellent attorney!"

Eric Painter

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Clayton is highly respected in the legal community."

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Jamie Dawson

Social Security & Disability lawyer

John Hightower

Employment and labor lawyer

Beth Hightower

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

James Mitchell

Probate lawyer

Jeremy Worley

Medical malpractice lawyer

Brett Schneider

Divorce and separation lawyer

Joseph Zebas

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

2018 New Mexico Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Injured Workers' Attorney, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

2016

Top 25 Workers Compensation Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 10 Attorney Award, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 10 Under 40, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Under 40, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Under 40, The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network

2013

Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Sanders, Bruin, Coll and Worley P.A.

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Associations

2016 - Present

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Regular Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico, Family Law Section

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Chaves County Pro Bono Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Chaves County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

2014 WL 7236349

Favorable

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Education

2009

Texas Tech University

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Baylor University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

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Speaking Engagements

2018

Roswell CLE

Workers Compensation from Start to Finish

2017

Roswell CLE

Workers Compensation from Start to Finish

2016

Roswell CLE

Workers Compensation from Start to Finish

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Publications

2009

Amicus Curiae Brief 67 M.J. 432

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Languages

English

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Q&A

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