Mark S. Jaffe

Mark S. Jaffe is President of The Jaffe Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where his practice includes personal injury, civil litigation, employment law, civil rights, wrongful death, lemon law, sexual abuse claims, and tort defense. Jaffe represents injury victims, employees, businesses, and other clients in disputes involving negligence, workplace rights, professional misconduct, and alleged civil rights violations. He also assists clients with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation when disputes require formal resolution.

Jaffe earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1977 and his B.A. from Washington University in 1972. He served as a Legal Research Advisor at Hofstra and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1977. He is also admitted to the New York Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His education and admissions support a broad trial and appellate practice.

Jaffe handles personal injury claims involving car and truck accidents, premises liability, professional malpractice, defective products, and wrongful death. His employment work includes discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, employment contracts, and related workplace disputes. He also represents clients in civil rights matters involving alleged police misconduct and discrimination in employment, education, housing, and public accommodations. Across these matters, he helps clients assess legal options, develop claims or defenses, and pursue practical resolutions.

Mark S. Jaffe is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar of New Mexico, and New York State Bar. With more than 40 years of legal experience, he has represented clients in both trial and appellate matters and continues to counsel individuals and businesses facing complex disputes. His practice combines personal injury, employment, civil rights, and general civil litigation experience with a focus on guiding clients through legal procedures and protecting their interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, The Jaffe Law Firm
• Member, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, New York State Bar

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• New York

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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