Evan Woodward is a passionate seasoned practitioner. He applies his writing skills, honed after years of journalism, to his Briefs and Motions.
Evan is a cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and received the Excellence in Criminal Law Award from the faculty for his graduating class.
A litigator for over a decade, Evan has successfully conducted numerous jury and bench trials. He is an experienced trial lawyer for his personal injury clients and domestic litigator for his family law clients.
Evan was named a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021 & 2022.
His courtroom skills, following years of trial and Plaintiff's work, are an asset to all of his clients.
Finally, Evan has not lost the empathy and understanding that make for a well-rounded authentic client advocate.
- University of New Mexico School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
- Honors: cum laude
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- Michigan State University
- B.A. (2003)
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- Founder / Attorney
- Woodward Law, LLC
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- Senior Associate
- Coleman Law Offices
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- The Law Firm of David C. Chavez, LLC
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- Caruso Law Offices
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- Law Offices of the Public Defender
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- Second Judicial District Attorney
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- The Rothstein Law Firm
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- Navigating the Ride-Hailing Landscape in Personal Injury Cases
- New Mexico Trial Lawyer
- State Bar of New Mexico # 144629
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- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
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- New Mexico
- State Bar of New Mexico
- ID Number: 144629
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- 10th Circuit
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- Federal District of New Mexico
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Attorneys only paid if we settle your case or obtain a verdict in your favor for personal injury Cases. Hourly rates apply to hourly matters. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We offer competitive hourly rates, retainers and contingencies when compared to similarly situated firms.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. My mother passed away last year and I am the successor in interest to the estate but I also have 1 brother.
- A: I am sorry that you lost your mother.
The answer to your question depends on the fact scenario involving your mother's Estate at the time of her passing. If your mother died with a valid will - the provisions of the will must be followed. Therefore, whomever inherited the damaged property would be entitled to those insurance benefits/payouts as well as the property itself.
However, if your mother died intestate (without a will) then it becomes a bit more tricky to answer. If your mother was unmarried at the time of her death and died intestate, you and your brother (along with any other siblings) would inherit her Estate equally. NMSA 1978, § 45-2-13. Therefore, you would ... Read More