Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Injury Attorney in Albuquerque
The Law Office of Brian K. Branch, PC has provided compassionate yet aggressive personal injury representation in New Mexico since 1997. With over 38 years of combined legal experience, our firm specializes in serious personal injury, premises liability, oilfield accidents, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith cases. We prioritize personalized attention while leveraging deep industry knowledge to dismantle insurance company tactics. Our attorneys have secured landmark settlements, including $8.5 million in a civil rights case and $10.2 million in a security company negligence matter.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients only pay if we win. Our practice combines courtroom prowess with a commitment to client education about their legal rights and case progress. We maintain transparency throughout the process while advocating for maximum compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Drunk Driving Accidents
Oilfield Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined legal experience in personal injury law
- Secured $8.5 million city-record settlement in Albuquerque
- Offer free initial consultations with honest case assessments
- Operate on 100% contingency fee basis - no win, no fee
- Personalized case management from experienced trial attorneys
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents. Our attorneys calculate total damages including future medical costs and pain and suffering. With over three decades of combined experience, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to secure fair compensation for our clients.
Wrongful Death
Our firm handles wrongful death cases from car crashes, oilfield accidents, and medical malpractice. We help families recover funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. With landmark verdicts including a $2.4 million workplace death settlement, we provide compassionate yet aggressive representation during this difficult time.
Premises Liability
We pursue claims for injuries caused by unsafe property conditions like wet floors and poor security. Our team investigates incidents, photographs scenes, and interviews witnesses to prove property owner negligence. With 32 years of combined experience, we secure compensation for medical expenses and future rehabilitation needs.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Our attorneys represent victims of impaired drivers, seeking punitive damages against offenders. We understand traumatic brain injuries and psychological trauma from collisions. With experience in New Mexico's ignition interlock laws, we help clients recover medical costs and lost wages from these preventable accidents.
Oilfield Accidents
We handle catastrophic injury and fatality claims from oilfield operations. Our firm secured a $2 million settlement for an oilfield death case. We investigate equipment failures, safety violations, and corporate negligence to hold energy companies accountable for worker injuries and fatalities.
People
Brian K. Branch
Attorney
Experienced trial lawyer with 30+ years of legal practice. AV Preeminent-rated attorney who secured multimillion-dollar verdicts. Specializes in personal injury, insurance bad faith, and wrongful death cases.
Michelle Gurule
Office Manager
Native New Mexican managing office operations since 1997. Coordinates case logistics and client communications for the legal team.
Kimberly A. Neyers
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal supporting clients since 1999. Focuses on case documentation and client relationship management while maintaining attention to detail in legal proceedings.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, oilfield accidents, and insurance bad faith cases throughout New Mexico.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on contingency fees - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Legal costs are discussed during your free initial consultation.
What compensation can I recover?
Victims may receive medical expense reimbursement, lost wage compensation, pain and suffering damages, and punitive damages in appropriate cases.
How long do I have to file a claim?
New Mexico generally allows three years for personal injury claims, but specific circumstances may alter deadlines. Contact us promptly to preserve evidence.
Should I speak with insurance adjusters?
Avoid giving recorded statements without legal consultation. Insurance companies often undervalue claims using computer algorithms that don't account for full damages.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 38+ years of legal experience with personalized attention. Our attorneys previously worked in insurance defense, giving us unique insight into claims evaluation.
