When you’ve been injured and someone else is at fault, you deserve a top-notch, local legal team. A team that will help you resolve medical bills, navigate insurance, and meet the legal deadlines. Early decisions can make or break a personal injury claim.
505 Legal helps injured New Mexicans move personal injury claims forward with clarity, coordination, and no upfront fees. We are a modern hometown law firm, rooted in New Mexico and built to deliver results through a coordinated legal team.
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You deserve more than rushed answers or one overextended attorney trying to manage everything alone.
We close the gap between how a legal firm should operate and how it often does.
505 Legal was designed to:
This structure allows us to serve individuals and families across New Mexico with clarity, professionalism, and accountability.
Most people don’t plan to call a personal injury lawyer. They do it when an injury creates uncertainty:
Medical bills are piling up
Work is disrupted
An insurance company delays, minimizes, or denies responsibility
The path forward isn’t clear
505 Legal has helped clients through these situations after they’ve been injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, or other serious injuries. With the help of experienced lawyers, you can turn frustration into accountability, compensation, and closure.
Our role is to help you understand where you stand, what options are available, and how to move toward the resolution you want. Without upfront fees.
Personal injury cases are not paperwork exercises. They involve evidence, timing, documentation, negotiation, and—when necessary—litigation.
That’s why 505 Legal operates as a coordinated legal team.
Attorneys responsible for legal strategy and resolution
Paralegals managing documentation and deadlines
Investigators gathering facts and evidence
Staff coordinating communication and case flow
This team-based approach allows cases to move forward efficiently without sacrificing quality. As cases grow more complex, our systems are designed to handle that complexity—without slowing down or cutting corners.
This is how a modern hometown law firm operates.
Could our approach make a difference in your case?
Our team represents clients across New Mexico in a range of injury-related matters, including:
Each case begins with a review of the facts and a clear explanation of next steps. We focus on what matters most: accountability, compensation, and resolution.
Negotiation with insurance carriers
Formal litigation
Trial, when necessary
Our team works with you to determine what resolution looks like for your situation—and then builds a legal strategy designed to get there. We do not promise outcomes or publish numbers. We focus on moving cases forward with purpose, professionalism, and clear communication.
What would it take to resolve your claim?
When you contact our office:
You explain what happened
Our team reviews the situation and outlines next steps
If we move forward, we begin building the case immediately
Fees:
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis.
That means you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
We explain fees clearly and upfront so there are no surprises.
If you were injured due to someone else’s actions or negligence, a short consultation can help determine whether legal action is appropriate.
Strict deadlines apply in injury cases. Waiting can limit options or prevent recovery altogether.
Many cases resolve without trial. If litigation becomes necessary, we prepare for it deliberately and early.
Insurance carriers often reach out quickly. Speaking with a lawyer before giving statements or signing documents can protect your interests.
“What Ken did for us was without question remarkable.”
“We were consistently impressed with the knowledge, thoroughness, and professionalism of the entire team.”
“Working with Shellie was a great experience. She stayed on top of my case, explained every step clearly, and always returned my calls. Her courtroom skills showed, and in the end, I got a better outcome than I expected. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a strong, trustworthy attorney in this area.”
“First of all, a big thank you to Shellie Patscheck and her law firm for helping me get through a very difficult moment in my life. I truly believe I wouldn’t be able to do it all on my own. I thank her for her work on getting me the results I wanted. Just a overall good experience on making things easier & simple for myself. If google review allowed a 10 start rating then it would easily be a 10/10. Thank you Shellie!”
