Damon M. Nieto

Damon M. Nieto is an associate in the Litigation Department at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice focuses on personal injury claims, product liability, employment matters, and commercial disputes. He works on civil cases that can involve injuries, business relationships, and contested legal responsibilities. His role requires careful review of documents, legal arguments, and the facts underlying a claim. He brings an academic background in criminology and public administration to this developing litigation practice.

Damon earned a B.A. in Criminology from the University of New Mexico in 2021 and a Master of Public Administration from the same university in 2022. He completed his J.D., magna cum laude, at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2025. In law school, he served as a teaching assistant, worked on the New Mexico Law Review, and joined the Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court team. This training developed his research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Damon’s work encompasses civil disputes over personal injuries, allegedly defective products, workplace issues, and commercial relationships. These cases can require assessment of liability, damages, contracts, and supporting evidence. His background in public administration provides an additional perspective on institutional processes, while his legal education supports analysis of disputed legal questions. As an associate, he assists in preparing litigation matters and evaluating the legal and factual positions that parties may present in court.

Damon M. Nieto received the Justice Pamela B. Minzner Award for Professionalism and Ethics and the Modrall Sperling Max J. Madrid Law Diversity Scholarship during his legal education. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico. His academic work and involvement in legal advocacy activities reflect preparation for a career in civil litigation. He focuses on using thorough research and careful case development to support clients facing personal injury, employment, product liability, and business disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Modrall Sperling Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)
• University of New Mexico
  Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Administration
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology

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