Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The Jones Firm has been known for its excellence in criminal defense since firm founder O. Russell Jones developed a reputation as Northern New Mexico’s best criminal defense lawyer. In today’s world, the charging of a person can end a career, regardless of what a jury might say about guilt or innocence. The Jones Firm has proven its excellence in the pre-charge representation of a wide variety of persons facing investigation, from scientists and executives at the national laboratories to doctors, financial executives and educators. If you need a lawyer who understands the legal landscape of a complex investigation as well the importance of early investigation of the facts in a criminal case, consider The Jones Firm. Should, your case proceed to trial, The Jones Firm is prepared to provide excellent advocacy for you before judge and jury.
• Wrongful Death

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Whether you are starting a business, forming an LLC or corporation, or looking for attorneys to handle complex business litigation and liability claims, you need a lawyer who can best represent your interests. Our attorneys are highly skilled in all matters of business law, and will help your business reach its goals.

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  The Jones Firm has a long history of successfully representing individuals in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, contract and salary disputes, wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, safety, and privacy issues.
• Employment Discrimination
  It is illegal to discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to retaliate against a person because he or she complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
• Employment Litigation
  The Jones Firm has a highly successful track record in handling all manner of civil disputes arising from issues such as negligence, breaches of contract, First Amendment violations, real estate negotiations, construction, employment disputes, and products liability.
• Sexual Harassment
  The Jones Firm’s employment and labor law practice focuses mainly on representing individuals who experience job-related issues such as discrimination, sexual harassment, unfair wage and hour practices, safety violations, and forced resignation.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The Jones Firm has extensive experience and success with personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. Our attorneys pursue resolutions in these cases with care and compassion.
• Medical Malpractice
  The Jones Firm has extensive experience and success with personal injury cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Wills
  Our trusted attorney team can help you develop an estate plan that will ensure peace of mind for you and your family. We are also able to assist with will and trust contests, as well as other estate disputes.
• Power of Attorney
  The Jones Firm assists clients in New Mexico with planning for the conservation and stewardship of their financial assets. We can assist with wills, trusts, probate, health care directives, and powers of attorney. The Jones Firm can create a comprehensive plan for your unique situation, ensuring that your wishes are carried out without compromise.