Clinton Marrs

Clinton Marrs is an attorney and partner at Marrs Griebel Law, Ltd. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice focuses on business litigation and arbitration, financial industry disputes, trust and fiduciary litigation, and federal and state tax controversies. Marrs represents businesses, individuals, and tribal governments and entities in complex disputes and advises clients on litigation strategies designed to address both legal risks and broader business objectives.

Marrs earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1986 after receiving his A.B. in Biology from Harvard University in 1980. After law school, he joined the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division through its Honors Program and spent four years litigating federal tax cases around the country. His education and early government experience provided a strong foundation in federal litigation, taxation, and complex dispute resolution.

Since returning to New Mexico in 1990, Marrs has represented clients in business and financial industry litigation, securities arbitration, fiduciary disputes, and tax controversies. He represents investors pursuing claims involving alleged wrongful brokerage or investment advisory practices and counsels securities brokers and investment advisers leaving established firms. His work also includes defending against noncompetition, nonsolicitation, employee defection, and recruitment claims in courts and arbitration forums across the country.

Clinton Marrs has four decades of litigation and arbitration experience and was recognized with the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division’s Outstanding Attorney Award during his federal service. He has also served as a director of the New Mexico Bar Association’s Business Law and Tax Law sections. His background in federal tax litigation, securities disputes, fiduciary matters, and business conflicts supports a practical approach centered on communication, cost-conscious strategy, and clients’ commercial priorities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Marrs Griebel Law Ltd.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Harvard College
  degree in biology

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