engel law firm: LEGAL WORK THAT WITHSTANDS THE TEST OF TIME
ESTATE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Engel Law Firm is a boutique law firm works with sensitive family dynamics and your businesses to establish your lasting heritage. With over 40 years of experience in Santa Fe, NM, we understand the intricacies of Estate Planning, Management, Probate and Guardianship with families of all sizes.
ASSET PROTECTION
We conduct a general civil practice, emphasizing trust creation and administration, finance, asset protection, real estate, business transactions, corporations and limited liability companies.
business planning
Our firm specializes in assisting individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, public and private foundations build their legacy. We provide first-class organization to some of the top businesses in Santa Fe, let us add yours to the list. From entity creation to employee and partnership agreements we are here for you every step of the way.
About us
Our firm specializes in assisting individuals and families, small businesses, corporations, and public and private foundations build their legacy. We conduct a general civil practice, emphasizing trust creation and administration, finance, asset protection, real estate, business transactions, corporations and limited liability companies.
The effective practice of law is as much an art as it is an exercise in judicious reason. We balance logic and imagination in the creative application of the law. At Engel Law Firm, we believe that the art of law requires understanding, discretion and care in order to produce outcomes tailored to each of our unique clients. We work with sensitive family dynamics and your businesses to establish your lasting heritage.
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Managing Attorney, Robert A. Engel
Robert was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from Cornell University, with honors, before obtaining his J.D. from New York University.He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1971. Robert practiced in New York City for three years, before moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1974.
He was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1974 and was an Assistant Attorney General, representing various environmental and financial boards and agencies of the state for several years before entering private practice. Robert has maintained his connections to both New York and New Mexico.
He was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1974 and was an Assistant Attorney General, representing various environmental and financial boards and agencies of the state for several years before entering private practice. Robert has maintained his connections to both New York and New Mexico.
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Executive Assistant
PETRA JIMENEZ MAES
Of Counsel, Petra Jimenez Maes
Petra Jimenez Maes is a Native of New Mexico. She received a B.A. from the University of New Mexico and a J.D. from UNM Law School. And has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1973.
In 1981 she was appointed to the First Judicial District Court. Her assignments in the District Court included the Criminal Division; Family Division; and Civil Division. In addition, Judge Maes served as the Children’s Court Judge for twelve years. Judge Maes was elected as Chief Judge for two terms.
Petra was elected to the New Mexico Supreme Court in November 1998 becoming the first Hispana to serve on the court.
Petra Jimenez Maes’ life experience includes raising four children as a single parent after her husband’s death in 1983. She is also a proud grandmother of three granddaughters and one grandson.
Why choose us
Our team has a depth of knowledge that traverses the continent from New York to New Mexico. We are constantly working to improve the breadth of what we offer and how we approach the matters at hand.
Each Colleague brings exceptional knowledge and creativity to the table in their area of expertise; from Estate Planning and Management to Real Estate and Business to Courtroom Mediation.
Contact us today to prepare for tomorrow
460 St. Michael's Dr. Ste. 102, Santa Fe, NM 87501