A. Elicia Montoya - Albuquerque, NM
Attorney at McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA
Catastrophic injury Lawyers in Albuquerque, NM
201 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Albuquerque Catastrophic injury Lawyer
Updated: 06/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Catastrophic injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Information
Overview
Elicia has dedicated her practice to ensuring that in her work, she makes a difference for her clients and for her community. She knows that people reach out to her and to the firm during the worst time in their lives, when a loved one has been killed or suffered catastrophic injury and through no fault of their own. She is committed to pursuing her cases with purpose to prevent needless tragedies from happening again and to ensure that wrongdoers are held accountable for the harm they cause.
She has received the highest possible rating from her peers and from the judiciary based on her legal ability and ethical standards. She has successfully tried cases throughout the State of New Mexico and teaches trial skills to lawyers throughout the country. Her verdicts and settlements total well over $100 million, but most importantly, Elicia has worked to ensure that as part of settlements, systemic changes are made to prevent the same type of harm from happening again.
Elicia’s clients become like family to her and, for her, the cases are personal. She works tirelessly for her cases because they are causes. She works to make a difference in the lives of her clients and in the lives of those whose lives may be improved because of the work she and her clients have done to hold others accountable. Elicia’s commitment to ensuring justice began long before she was sworn in as a lawyer. In law school, Elicia received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice and also helped to found the first Children’s Law Clinic at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Elicia has also served as an adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico teaching skills in trial advocacy.
Elicia’s commitment to lead a life of purpose drives her both in and outside of her work. She has volunteered her legal services for important causes; has served on numerous Boards; and has volunteered with numerous organizations throughout the State in order to serve her community in every way she can.
When not in the Courtroom, preparing for trial or volunteering her time, Elicia loves being with her family, especially in the outdoors.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Margaret Keiper Daily Award
- Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2024
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2012 – 2014
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- National Trial Lawyers; Top 40 under 40
- National Trial Lawyers; Top 100 Lawyers
- 500 Best Lawyers in the US, Lawdragon 500
Other Sources of Feedback About A. Elicia Montoya
Included on the 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Southwest Rising Stars — Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque,
New Mexico, 1999
Juris Doctor
Honors: Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice, 1999
Non Legal Education
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University of Notre Dame, 1996
B.A.
Major: Government
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Honorable James J. Wechsler, New Mexico Court of Appeals, Law Clerk, 1999
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, University of New Mexico Law School, 2004 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Pegasus Legal Services for Children, Board of Directors, Member, 2004 - 2007
- City of Santa Fe, Ethics Review Board, Mayoral Appointee, 2004 - 2007
- Catechism Teacher, St. Francis Cathedral (2014-2018)
- Rio Grande Elementary School, Board of Trustees
- Santa Fe Preparatory School, Board of Trustees
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court District of New Mexico
Other Affiliations
- NM Ethics Review Board (Hearing Officer)
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2000 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (Board Member)
- State Bar of New Mexico (Member)
- New Mexico State District Courts (Member)
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Contact
201 Broadway Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone Number: 505-819-0497
Fax Number: 505-242-8227
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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