About
Tim Chelpaty is a seasoned attorney based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, known for decades of dedication to helping people resolve serious legal problems. With more than 40 years of legal practice, he guides clients through difficult situations with steady advice, practical strategies, and dependable professional support.
Tim has been licensed to practice law in New Mexico since 1983. Over the years, he has built a long and active legal career serving individuals who need guidance with complex legal matters. His decades of work have given him strong insight into injury and negligence cases.
Tim concentrates much of his work on nursing home abuse and neglect cases, an area where he has handled hundreds of matters over nearly four decades. He also represents clients in medical malpractice, car accident, and slip-and-fall claims, helping injured people pursue accountability and compensation.
Tim has spent more than four decades serving clients across New Mexico. His record includes work on numerous nursing home abuse matters, medical malpractice disputes, car accident claims, and slip and fall injuries. This broad experience allows him to approach cases with insight, preparation, and steady legal judgment daily.
Tim offers legal representation on a contingency-fee basis, typically ranging from 33 to 40 percent. This arrangement allows many injured clients to pursue a claim without paying upfront legal fees. He also accepts checks, providing a straightforward process for clients seeking experienced local legal guidance.
Tim Chelpaty communicates with clients in both English and Spanish, helping more people understand their legal rights and options. He works to create a supportive experience where clients can ask questions and feel informed as their case moves through each stage of the legal process, with clear communication at all times.
Law Office Affiliations
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Founder, Chelpaty Law Firm
- Member, State Bar of New Mexico
Licensed State
- New Mexico
Awards & Badges

- Animal & Dog Bites
- Birth Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death




