Atty. Sean Olivas

Atty. Sean Olivas

Sean Olivas is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, business law and 3 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of California Irvine in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Olivas at a glance

Sean Olivas is a Shareholder and Director based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Mexico Federal District Court, District of New Mexico Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Court (1995). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1995) and University of California Irvine (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS •American Bar Association •Member of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association •Past President of the U, N, and M. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sean Olivas is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of California Irvine in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Sean practices at Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Olivas's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Sean Olivas is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Mexico →

Personal Injury

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.

Sean Olivas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sean Olivas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sean Olivas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sean Olivas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

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 andnue, 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 Sean Olivas

Where is Sean Olivas's law office located?
Sean Olivas's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Olivas handle?
Sean Olivas focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Sean Olivas practiced law?
Sean Olivas has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Sean Olivas go to law school?
Sean Olivas earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Sean Olivas for a consultation?
You can contact Sean Olivas 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 Sean Olivas received?
Sean Olivas's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1995
B.A.
University of California Irvine
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico Federal District Court, District of New Mexico Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Court
Admitted: 1995

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