Edward Ricco

Edward Ricco is a director in Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A.’s Albuquerque office, where he concentrates his practice on appellate law and complex lawsuits and disputes. He has handled appeals involving civil rights, constitutional law, antitrust, commercial law, torts, administrative law, intellectual property, utility regulation, and workers’ compensation. Edward has briefed more than 185 appeals and presented oral argument more than 40 times in New Mexico appellate courts and the Tenth Circuit. His practice also includes representing hospitals and institutional health care providers statewide today.

Edward earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of New Mexico in 1980, his M.A. from Columbia University in 1973, and his B.S., magna cum laude, from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1971. After law school, he completed a judicial clerkship before joining Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A. in 1981. His academic background and early court experience established a strong foundation for a career centered on appellate advocacy, complex litigation, and sophisticated legal analysis across varied substantive areas in New Mexico courts.

Edward’s representative matters include appeals involving punitive damages, copyright claims, wrongful death, arbitration, election procedures, child placement, medical malpractice, gaming regulation, and oil and gas agreements. He has secured reversals, defended favorable judgments, and obtained important appellate rulings in both state and federal courts. His work reflects deep experience identifying legal issues, developing persuasive briefs, and presenting focused oral arguments. He also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law over many decades of practice.

Edward Ricco is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and has received extensive professional recognition. He is listed in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and Southwest Super Lawyers. Edward has received multiple Lawyer of the Year honors in appellate and health care law and earned the University of New Mexico School of Law Distinguished Achievement Award. His professional service includes committee work involving appellate procedure, jury instructions, and appellate specialization in New Mexico practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
• Member, New Mexico Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure (1999-2004)
• Member, New Mexico Supreme Court Committee on Uniform Jury Instructions for Civil Cases (1986-1998)
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico (Appellate Practice Section; Health Law Section)
• Member, American Bar Association (Section of Litigation, Appellate Practice Committee; Council of Appellate Lawyers; Health Law Section)
• Member, Appellate Practice Specialty Committee (1997-2005)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Columbia University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Stevens Institute of Technology
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Magna Cum Laude

Awards & Badges