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15 Years
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Trusted Las Cruces Personal Injury & Civil Rights Lawyers
McGraw Law has established itself as a premier legal advocate for individuals harmed by negligence, civil rights violations, and systemic injustices. With over 15 years of dedicated practice, our firm combines investigative rigor with courtroom tenacity to secure justice for clients affected by personal injury, police misconduct, and corporate malfeasance. Our founder, Mollie McGraw, brings a unique background in journalism and a proven track record of landmark verdicts, including multimillion-dollar settlements in civil rights and wrongful death cases.Recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers, we maintain an unwavering commitment to client-centered representation. Our approach emphasizes early case investigation, strategic litigation, and community advocacy, ensuring both individual compensation and systemic accountability. Licensed in New Mexico and Texas, we operate from historic Las Cruces while serving clients statewide and nationally through federal court representation.
Services
Personal Injury Litigation
Civil Rights Violations
Wrongful Death Claims
Police Misconduct Defense
Insurance Bad Faith Cases
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 95%+ client satisfaction rate through personalized case strategy
- Our firm secured New Mexico's first 911 dispatcher liability ruling in 2025
- We exclusively represent injured individuals, never corporations or insurers
- Our founder combines investigative journalism skills with 18 years of legal expertise
- We provide 24/7 case consultation during critical evidence-preservation windows
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40
What people say
Bulldog in legal battle
Family-like support
Proven track record
Empathetic representation
Systemic change advocacy
Services
Personal Injury Litigation
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own, including car accident victims and those harmed by defective products. Our team meticulously documents medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma to build compelling cases against negligent parties. With a focus on long-term recovery needs, we negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure full compensation for current and future medical care, rehabilitation, and quality-of-life adjustments.
Civil Rights Violations
Our firm specializes in holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. We handle excessive force cases, wrongful arrests, and discrimination claims under federal and state laws. Through thorough evidence collection and expert witness testimony, we demonstrate how violations have caused lasting physical and psychological harm. Recent successes include landmark rulings expanding protections against 911 dispatcher negligence and establishing new precedents for jail safety standards.
Wrongful Death Claims
We advocate for families who have lost loved ones to preventable tragedies, including inadequate security failures and medical malpractice. Our approach combines compassionate support with aggressive investigation to identify all liable parties. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering while working to implement safety measures that prevent similar incidents. Our record includes multiple eight-figure verdicts in cases involving corporate and governmental accountability.
Police Misconduct Defense
We represent victims of law enforcement abuse through comprehensive civil rights litigation. Our services include documenting physical evidence, securing witness testimony, and challenging official narratives in court. We specialize in cases involving excessive force, false arrests, and failure-to-protect claims in correctional facilities. Our strategic approach combines courtroom advocacy with public policy engagement to address systemic issues while securing individual justice for clients.
Insurance Bad Faith Cases
We challenge insurance companies that deny or underpay legitimate claims through specialized bad faith litigation. Our services include policy analysis, damage assessment, and regulatory violation documentation. We represent clients in disputes involving health insurance denials, auto accident claims, and property damage settlements. Our track record includes landmark rulings against major insurers for systemic underpayment practices during the opioid crisis and other public health emergencies.
People
Mollie McGraw
Founding Attorney
Recognized by Super Lawyers for seven consecutive years, Mollie McGraw combines investigative journalism skills with 18 years of legal expertise. She secured New Mexico's first 911 dispatcher liability ruling in 2025 and maintains a 90%+ trial victory rate in civil rights cases. Her work extends to legislative advocacy, including co-authoring the New Mexico Civil Rights Act.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a personal injury incident?
Document injuries with photos, seek medical attention, and contact our firm within 48 hours to preserve critical evidence.
How long do I have to file a civil rights lawsuit?
Most claims require notice within 90 days for government entities, with federal cases needing action within three years of the violation.
Can I afford legal representation for a wrongful death case?
We work on contingency fees (33-40%) with no upfront costs, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial situation.
What makes McGraw Law different from other firms?
We exclusively represent injured individuals, maintain 24/7 case availability, and combine investigative journalism techniques with legal expertise.
How are insurance bad faith cases proven?
We demonstrate pattern denials through internal documents, expert testimony, and comparative claims analysis to show systematic underpayment practices.
