Atty. Guy W. Bluff

Atty. Guy W. Bluff

Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years’ experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 39+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (480) 470-1997

Profile Summary

About Guy W. Bluff at a glance

Guy W. Bluff is a Managing Partner based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Bluff & Associates, Attorneys at Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, contracts, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1986), United States District Court for the District of Arizona (1986), United States District Court for the Southern District of California (1987), and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Arizona State University Northern Arizona University University of Arizona (B.S.C.E., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years’ experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 39+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal
  • He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, California, and New Mexico as well as numerous federal courts and courts of appeals
  • Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator
  • As a business owner, systems designer, and general counsel for numerous regional construction companies and developers, Mr. Bluff has acquired a unique insight into the operations of companies and their teams – including accounting, payroll, human resources, insurance, risk avoidance, project scheduling, and project coordination
  • He has designed specific operational systems to minimize duplication of effort and to streamline processes
  • With a diverse educational and professional background, Bluff has been able to spearhead multi-department corporate projects to an efficient and cohesive end
  • He possess an exceptional ability to quickly understand and communicate the goals, hurdles, and interactions of each team
  • Since the mid 1980's, Mr. Bluff has been involved in more than 2,500 construction and commercial-related disputes and claims, including disputes in-excess-of $100,000,000
  • He represents private owners and developers, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, architects, and sureties in all aspects of construction and business related disputes
  • As an Arbitrator, Mediator, Dispute Resolution Umpire and Settlement Judge pro tem, Mr. Bluff has conducted hundreds of proceedings
  • In the areas of construction and business licensing, Mr. Bluff has designed a cloud-based, specialty corporate licensing database which tracks a company’s licensing requirements and maintenance for upwards of 1000 different jurisdictions throughout the western United States
  • Since 1972, Mr. Bluff was directly involved in the construction industry as a laborer, equipment operator, foreman, and project engineer
  • He is an owner and principal of a mid-size general engineering construction firm with projects throughout the Southwest
  • A prolific public speaker and author on construction claims preparation, mechanic liens, and law office technology
  • As a developer, he holds several federal Copyrights for complex computer programs for automating document management in law firms

Practice Areas Explained

Guy W. Bluff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Guy W. Bluff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Guy W. Bluff

Where is Guy W. Bluff's law office located?
Guy W. Bluff's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Bluff & Associates, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Guy W. Bluff handle?
Guy W. Bluff focuses on formation, residential, contracts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Guy W. Bluff practiced law?
Guy W. Bluff has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
What languages does Guy W. Bluff speak?
Guy W. Bluff provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Guy W. Bluff go to law school?
Guy W. Bluff earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S.C.E., 1982).
How can I contact Guy W. Bluff for a consultation?
You can contact Guy W. Bluff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Guy W. Bluff received?
Guy W. Bluff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound School of Law
- 1986
B.S.C.E.
Arizona State University Northern Arizona University University of Arizona
- 1982

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 1987
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1987
United States Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1987
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
United States District Court for the District of Utah
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court for the District of Nevada
Admitted: 1995
Colorado
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2003
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 2013
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
Admitted: 2019
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 2019
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2020
New Mexico
Admitted: 2020

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