Atty. Christopher M. Gatton
Associations and memberships -Albuquerque Bar Association -Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of New Mexico -National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Biographical details -Law Office of George "Dave" Giddens, P.C., Associate -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009-present -Office of Judge James Starzynksi, Judicial Extern -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009 -Sandia National Labs, Law Clerk -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008-2009 Born -Albuquerque, New Mexico Personal profile A husband and father of two girls, Chris largely spends his free time with his family. His additional hobbies include playin
Bankruptcy Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Albuquerque, NM · 17+ Years Experience
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About Christopher M. Gatton at a Glance
Christopher M. Gatton is a Managing Partner based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Gatton & Associates, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2009) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (2009). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 2009) and New Mexico State University (B.S. Fisheries, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico, Bankruptcy Sections, Albuquerque Bar Association. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher M. Gatton
- Associations and memberships -Albuquerque Bar Association -Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of New Mexico -National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Biographical details -Law Office of George "Dave" Giddens, P.C., Associate -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009-present -Office of Judge James Starzynksi, Judicial Extern -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009 -Sandia National Labs, Law Clerk -Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008-2009 Born -Albuquerque, New Mexico Personal profile A husband and father of two girls, Chris largely spends his free time with his family
- His additional hobbies include playing computer, console, and table-top games, reading, fly fishing, camping, and playing guitar
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Christopher M. Gatton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. Gatton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albuquerque.
Business & Corporate Law in Albuquerque
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Albuquerque
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil Litigation in Albuquerque
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque 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.
Albuquerque Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albuquerque-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 Albuquerque Choose Christopher M. Gatton
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 Christopher M. Gatton's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher M. Gatton brings 17+ 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 and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, Christopher M. Gatton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Christopher M. Gatton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albuquerque
A Albuquerque-based practice means Christopher M. Gatton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher M. Gatton Handles in Albuquerque
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