David A. Finlayson

David A. Finlayson is the founder of Finlayson Law Firm, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, business planning, and related tax matters. He helps individuals and business owners make decisions about transferring assets, managing estates, and planning for future ownership changes. His background in business law is important to clients whose estate plans involve operating companies, business interests, or succession questions that require legal and financial coordination.

David earned a B.B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1985, followed by a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1993 and an M.B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1993. He completed his legal and graduate business education magna cum laude. His training supports work that crosses estate planning, taxation, and business succession. Before narrowing his practice, he advised clients on a broad range of business issues, experience that helps him understand the financial and operational questions involved in succession planning.

David advises on estate plans, probate administration, tax-related planning, and decisions involving business ownership. His work includes evaluating how an owner’s estate arrangements may affect an enterprise and the people expected to manage or inherit it. He draws on general business experience to address succession concerns, including the practical steps that may be needed to transfer control or assets. He also lectures on estate planning and other subjects connected to his practice.

David A. Finlayson is involved in the Real Property, Probate and Trust, and Taxation sections of the State Bar of New Mexico. He is also affiliated with the New Mexico Estate Planning Council and the American Bar Association. His work reflects an effort to connect estate documents with the circumstances of a family or business. He helps clients consider how present decisions may affect future estate administration and the continuity of a business or financial plan.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Finlayson law Firm, PC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Real Property Probate and Trust and Taxation Sections, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, New Mexico Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Magna Cum Laude)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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