John K. Ziegler

John K. Ziegler is President of Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A civil defense attorney with more than two decades of experience, he represents businesses, insurers, and public entities in complex litigation and ongoing legal matters. His practice includes employment and labor disputes, construction claims, professional liability, tort litigation, corporate governance, and contract issues. He also serves as general counsel to HB Construction, Inc. and as Town Attorney for Bernalillo.

Ziegler earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2001. He received a B.A. in political science from the University of New Mexico in 1998 and was awarded the Miriam Grunsfeld Scholarship. His academic training provided a foundation in legal research, advocacy, and public policy. This background supports his ability to analyze complicated disputes, advise organizational leaders, and develop practical strategies for clients facing litigation, regulatory concerns, and operational legal questions.

Ziegler has defended hundreds of employment claims and lawsuits involving discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He counsels companies and boards on governance, contracts, employment, and labor matters and represents employers in arbitrations concerning terminations, layoffs, wage and hour issues, off-duty conduct, and contract interpretation. His experience also includes wrongful death, automobile accident, property damage, professional liability, construction contract, and bond disputes involving businesses, governmental entities, physicians, insurance professionals, and other clients.

John K. Ziegler holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for employment, labor, and construction law. He has also been listed by Chambers and Southwest Super Lawyers. Admitted in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado, he is a member of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association and serves as pro bono counsel to New Day Youth and Family Services. His work combines litigation experience, practical business judgment, and community-focused professional service.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C.
• Member, New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Texas
• Colorado

Education

• University of New Mexico
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)