Atty. Benjamin J. Young
Ben was raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. His valuable skills in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish have become indispensable when communicating with the firm's Spanish-speaking clients.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Las Cruces, NM · 14+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin J. Young at a Glance
Benjamin J. Young is a Director based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, practicing at Mynatt Springer P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on civil rights, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2012), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (2012), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2015), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (2016). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2012) and New Mexico State University (B.A., 2008). Active member of State of New Mexico. Serves clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin J. Young
- Ben was raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and is fluent in Spanish
- His valuable skills in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish have become indispensable when communicating with the firm's Spanish-speaking clients
- He received his B.A. from New Mexico State University in 2008 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 2012, where he was named to the Dean's List
- He was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in September 2012
- Ben's practice has developed primarily in the governmental, insurance, and civil rights arenas
- Ben has litigated seven trials which include successfully defending municipalities in civil rights cases
- He has also represented several public schools in Southern New Mexico in lawsuits involving employment discrimination claims as well as claims under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act.In addition to litigation, Ben also advises various governmental entities, including the Village of Williamsburg, the City of Sunland Park, the Town of Hurley, Hidalgo County, the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority, the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, and the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley
- The areas of advice are varied and include the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), the Procurement Code, the Open Meetings Act (OMA), the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMHRA), the Joint Powers Agreement Act, employment law, administrative law, municipal law, and animal law
- He gave a presentation to the New Mexico Dispatchers regarding legal issues that are routinely faced by emergency dispatchers
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin J. Young's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin J. Young handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Las Cruces.
Civil Rights in Las Cruces
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Government & Administrative Law in Las Cruces
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Insurance Law in Las Cruces
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Las Cruces
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Cruces are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Las Cruces Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Las Cruces-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Las Cruces Choose Benjamin J. Young
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin J. Young's practice in the field of civil rights, government, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin J. Young brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Mexico, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Benjamin J. Young can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights, government, and insurance, Benjamin J. Young can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Las Cruces
A Las Cruces-based practice means Benjamin J. Young attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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