Margaret Moses Branch

Margaret Moses Branch is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a strong track record in mass torts, product liability, and medical negligence. Her career spans decades, during which she has helped clients across the country secure justice in complex cases, particularly involving defective pharmaceuticals and women’s health concerns.

Margaret earned her B.S. with honors from the University of New Mexico in 1975, followed by her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1978. She was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1978 and later to the Colorado Bar and various federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Margaret has served on steering committees in high-profile Multi-District Litigation (MDL) cases, including breast implant, Vioxx, and tobacco settlements. She played key roles in negotiating substantial class settlements, including a $25.8 million limited fund settlement and a $4.75 billion opt-out settlement. Her practice has emphasized the legal challenges faced by women in healthcare.

Margaret has taught and spoken at many national legal education events, sharing her insights on trial techniques and women’s health litigation. She has led seminars on topics such as medical malpractice, class actions, and the use of expert testimony. Her focus on educating other attorneys has strengthened legal advocacy nationwide.

Margaret has also contributed to cases related to toxic substances like hydrogen sulfide, hydrochloric acid, and pesticides. Her commitment to environmental safety and public health has been consistent across her legal career, representing hundreds affected by harmful exposures and unsafe products.

Margaret Moses Branch continues to advocate for those harmed by corporate negligence, particularly in the areas of medical injury and environmental harm. Her dedication to clients, decades of courtroom experience, and focus on vulnerable populations have earned her widespread respect in the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney & Partner, Branch Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico, Committee on Implementation of the Task Force (1990 to present)
• Member, Judicial Selection Committee, Second Judicial District (1991 to present)
• Vice Chair, Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1993 to present)
• Member, Breast Implant Multi-District Litigation, MDL 926 (1992 to present)
• Member, Albuquerque Bar Association
• Member, Board of Directors, New Mexico Women’s Bar Association (1990 to present)
• Sustaining Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Albuquerque Lawyers Club
• Fellow, New Mexico Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Colorado

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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