Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Personal Injury & Civil Rights Legal Representation in Las Cruces
McGraw Law has established itself as a premier legal advocate for individuals harmed by negligence, civil rights violations, and systemic injustices. With over 15 years of combined legal experience, our team specializes in personal injury, civil rights litigation, and victims' rights advocacy, consistently achieving landmark verdicts and settlements. We pride ourselves on our trial-ready approach, having secured multiple seven- and eight-figure judgments against powerful entities, including law enforcement agencies and corporate defendants.Our practice is built on rigorous case investigation, strategic courtroom advocacy, and unwavering commitment to client welfare. We maintain transparency throughout the legal process while actively contributing to legal reform through professional leadership roles and community engagement. Our recognition by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and national legal associations underscores our professional excellence and peer validation.
Services
Personal Injury
Civil Rights
Victims of Crime
Police Abuse
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are experienced trial attorneys with multiple seven- and eight-figure verdicts
- We selectively represent clients to ensure personalized, high-quality legal representation
- Attorney Mollie McGraw handles cases personally from start to finish
- We exclusively represent injured individuals, never corporations or insurance companies
- Active community involvement through board memberships and local organization support
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
- Southwest Super Lawyers
What people say
Exceptional legal professionalism
Bulldog in a legal battle
Compassionate and forceful
Best attorney out there
Dedicated and hardworking
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and other negligence cases. Our team investigates all liability avenues, documents damages, and pursues maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With extensive courtroom experience, we negotiate aggressively with insurance companies while preparing every case for trial when necessary.
Civil Rights
Our firm specializes in constitutional rights violations including police brutality, wrongful arrests, and discrimination. We handle excessive force cases, jail abuse claims, and voting rights issues. Through federal and state litigation, we hold government entities accountable while protecting clients' rights to free speech, religious freedom, and equal protection under the law.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing justice for loved ones lost to negligence, medical malpractice, or criminal acts. Our attorneys handle premises liability deaths, opioid crisis-related fatalities, and fatal police misconduct cases. We seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while advocating for systemic safety improvements to prevent future tragedies.
Police Abuse
We litigate cases involving law enforcement misconduct including illegal searches, false arrests, and excessive force. Our practice covers jailhouse abuse, failure-to-protect claims, and civil rights violations during traffic stops. We document injuries, interview witnesses, and use expert testimony to prove constitutional violations while securing accountability for victims.
Victims of Crime
We represent individuals harmed by criminal acts through inadequate security claims and premises liability lawsuits. Our focus includes assault cases in commercial properties, drunk driving accidents, and negligent security failures. We work with law enforcement records and security footage to establish property owner liability while pursuing compensation for medical costs and emotional trauma.
People
Mollie McGraw
Founding Attorney
Recognized seven-time Super Lawyer with 15+ years of trial experience, Mollie McGraw has secured over $80 million in verdicts and settlements. She serves on the New Mexico Supreme Court Civil Rules Committee and previously led the state trial lawyers association. Her practice focuses on personal injury, civil rights, and victims' rights cases.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle all major personal injury cases including car accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injuries caused by negligence. Our focus includes complex cases involving insurance bad faith and corporate liability.
How are attorney fees structured for injury cases?
Most personal injury cases operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only collect fees when we win your case. Fees typically range from 33% to 40% depending on case complexity and trial requirements.
What compensation can I recover in a civil rights case?
Victims can recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages against offending parties. Successful civil rights cases often include attorney fee recovery and injunctive relief to prevent future violations.
How long do I have to file a police misconduct lawsuit?
New Mexico generally allows three years from the violation date, but special rules apply for government entity claims. You must provide written notice to state agencies within 90 days for certain civil rights cases.
Can I afford quality legal representation?
We offer free initial consultations and work with clients to ensure access to justice. Our contingency fee system means no upfront costs for personal injury and civil rights cases, and we never charge for case evaluation.
What makes McGraw Law different from other firms?
Our unique combination of investigative journalism background, trial experience, and community advocacy creates powerful client representation. We maintain a selective caseload to ensure personalized attention while maintaining a proven track record of landmark verdicts.
