About Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP stands as a respected full-service law firm with more than 100 years of legal service across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and communities throughout New Mexico. Founded in 1917, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. A long history of guiding businesses, schools, universities, families, trusts, and individuals reflects a deep commitment to delivering thoughtful and effective legal solutions. Strategic growth through mergers and evolving practice capabilities has allowed the firm to remain influential in shaping New Mexico law.

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP delivers comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including administrative and regulatory law, business and finance, education and public sector law, employment and civil rights, estate and probate law, family law, real estate law, and litigation. Mediation and settlement facilitation services further demonstrate a focus on efficient dispute resolution. Each matter benefits from thorough preparation, analytical precision, and tailored strategies designed to address complex legal challenges while advancing client priorities.

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP is distinguished by a team of highly experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds. Attorneys bring insight from roles in government, banking, public utilities, and educational administration, contributing to well-rounded legal perspectives. This depth of experience supports the delivery of sophisticated legal counsel that aligns with evolving legal and regulatory landscapes. Efficient communication and practical guidance remain central to maintaining strong professional relationships and achieving favorable outcomes.

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP has earned recognition through honors such as Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Preeminent ratings, Best Law Firms 2026, and affiliations with organizations including Wealth Counsel and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. These distinctions reinforce a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and high-quality legal counsel. A continued focus on confidentiality, diligence, and client-centered representation ensures consistent, results-driven advocacy.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Choice of Entity
  • Small and Large Businesses
  • Formation of Corporations, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies
  • Tax Planning
  • S Corporation Elections
  • Consulting Agreements
  • Purchases and Sales of Businesses
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Voting Agreements
  • Stock Option Plans
  • Shareholder / Member Loans
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Non‑Compete Agreements
  • Financing Arrangements and Documentation
  • Sales Agent / Representative Agreements
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Consignment Agreements
  • License and Technology Agreements
  • Stock Purchase Agreements
  • Stock Redemption Agreements
Employment
  • Recruitment & Hiring
  • At‑Will Employment
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employee Violence
  • Harassment
  • Whistleblowing
  • Disability Accommodation
  • Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Discharge & Termination
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Breach of Contract
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Age Discrimination
  • Gender Discrimination
  • Religious Discrimination
  • National Origin Discrimination
  • Racial Discrimination
  • Civil Rights Claims
Estate Planning
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs)
  • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
  • Irrevocable Gift Trusts
  • Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
  • Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs)
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRUTs & CRATs)
  • Complex Estate Planning Documents
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Amendment / Revocation of Trusts
  • Probate & Trust Administration
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Will Contests
  • Trust Contests
  • Discovery of Assets Actions
  • Estate Claims
  • Contested & Uncontested Guardianships / Conservatorships
  • Removal of Personal Representatives / Trustees
  • Declaratory Actions
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty Actions
Government
  • Administrative & Regulatory Law
  • Education & Public Sector Law
Family Law
  • Adoptions
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Asset Division & Evaluation
  • Child Custody and Timeshare
  • Child Support
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Divorce & Alimony
  • Divorce Mediation & Settlement Facilitation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Guardian ad Litem
  • Kinship Guardianship
  • Name Changes
  • Parentage (Paternity) Actions
  • Pre‑ and Post‑Nuptial Agreements
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Trial & Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration & ADR
  • General Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Environmental & Antitrust Actions
  • Water Rights & Conservancy / Irrigation Districts
  • Mediation & Settlement Facilitation
Real Estate
  • Real Estate & Commercial Transactions
  • Land Use & Development
  • Leasing
  • Homeowners’, Condominium Owners’ & Neighborhood Associations

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP - Albuquerque

201 3rd St NW #1300, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP - Santa Fe

1701 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505