Atty. Ellen Geske
Ellen Geske joined Davis Kelin LLC in January 2023 as an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer and became a Partner in 2026. Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Albuquerque, NM
Profile Summary
About Ellen Geske at a Glance
Ellen Geske is a medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Davis Kelin LLC. Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Geske
- Ellen Geske joined Davis Kelin LLC in January 2023 as an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer and became a Partner in 2026
- Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith claims
- Ellen also handles matters involving appellate practice and insurance law, working with clients across New Mexico who have been harmed by negligence or professional misconduct
Background
- Ellen Geske has called New Mexico home since relocating to the state in 2006
- Before moving to Albuquerque, she earned her undergraduate degree in political science with a minor in German studies from Southern Illinois University
- After arriving in New Mexico, Ellen worked in several professional roles, including as an application and reporting analyst for an ophthalmic practice, where she gained firsthand insight into the healthcare field
- Ellen later attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, graduating cum laude
- During law school, she served on the board of the Student Health Law Society, competed in the National Health Law Moot Court Competition, participated on the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Bioethics Committee, and clerked for a medical malpractice defense firm
- These experiences helped shape her interest in litigation involving healthcare and professional accountability
Career Overview
- After graduating from law school, Ellen practiced at a medical malpractice defense firm, where she gained experience analyzing complex medical records and defending healthcare providers in litigation
- Through that work, she realized her professional interests were more closely aligned with representing individuals and families who have suffered harm
- She later served as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Shannon Bacon at the New Mexico Supreme Court, where she further developed her legal research, writing, and analytical skills while working on appellate matters
- Following her clerkship, Ellen secured a published opinion in the area of health law and has represented clients in appellate proceedings and civil litigation involving personal injury, legal malpractice, and healthcare-related disputes
- Her work today includes Appellate Practice, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- At Davis Kelin LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ellen represents clients throughout the state in cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, and professional negligence
- Ellen serves on the Board of Editors for the New Mexico Trial Lawyer Journal and is involved with the New Mexico Women’s Bar Association
- She is committed to supporting initiatives that advance women in the legal profession and advocating for individuals and families across New Mexico
Practice Areas Explained
Ellen Geske's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Geske handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albuquerque.
Medical Malpractice in Albuquerque
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Albuquerque
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ellen Geske is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
Insurance Law in Albuquerque
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Ellen Geske is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Mexico →
Appellate Practice in Albuquerque
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Ellen Geske
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 Ellen Geske's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance, and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance, Ellen Geske 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 Ellen Geske 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 Ellen Geske Handles in Albuquerque
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ellen Geske has experience with under New Mexico law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ellen Geske directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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