Every New Mexican deserves to understand how the law works for them - or why it doesn't work for them.
Welcome to New Mexico Legal Lowdown, hosted by attorney Feliz Rael and brought to you by the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Each episode, we sit down with trial lawyers who fight for New Mexicans' constitutional rights and for our Democracy every single day. Learn the drama and details behind the cases they take on for individuals wronged by big government, big corporations, or big insurance.
This isn't a podcast for lawyers - it's for everyday New Mexicans who want to understand the legal system without the legal jargon. Our guests share the stories behind their work and the battles they fight through candid conversations.
For too long, misinformation has shaped how people see trial lawyers. New Mexico Legal Lowdown exists to set the record straight. Our guests take on powerful corporations, challenge government overreach, and ensure everyone has access to justice - regardless of their bank account.
Join us for conversations that'll change how you see the legal system and trial lawyers. Real people, real insights, real impact.
For more information about the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, visit nmtla.org.
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How New Mexico Keeps Your Vote Safe, with Katy Duhigg
How secure are New Mexico’s elections, and what protections do voters have? New Mexico Senator and former Albuquerque City Clerk Katy Duhigg (https://katyduhigg.com/) joins host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to explain why a nonpartisan MIT assessment ranks the state among the nation’s best at running elections. Katy breaks down a new state law that protects voters by making election interference a felony and allows those prevented from voting to sue, with attorney fees covered if they win. She also explains how paper ballots and offline counting machines protect election results, why vote totals may change after Election Night, and what to do if an absentee ballot never arrives. Tune in to vote with confidence.
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22 Sept 2026
Hurt on the Job? Know Your Rights, with Ben Sherman
Getting hurt at work can upend a person's whole life, yet many New Mexicans have no idea what protections they're owed. Drawing from his experience handling more than 700 workers' compensation cases, Ben Sherman (https://www.facebook.com/BenShermanLawLLC) of Ben Sherman Law (https://benshermanlaw.com/) joins host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to explain how the system works. He breaks down why workers' comp is a no-fault system that provides lifetime medical care, and urges every worker to report an injury within 15 days of getting hurt or realizing they can't work. He also covers the $30,000 cap on attorney fees that applies to both sides, and why undocumented workers in New Mexico are protected. The takeaway: learn your rights before you're hurt.
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14 Aug 2026
Fighting for Children's Civil Rights, with F. Michael Hart
Civil rights law starts from one key rule: only the government can violate your civil rights — a distinction that becomes critical when the person harmed is a child. In this back-to-school episode, host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) talks with F. Michael Hart (https://www.osolawfirm.com/our-team/f-michael-hart/) of Martinez Hart, Sanchez, and Romero, who has represented children since 1988, about what civil rights mean and how New Mexico's constitution offers protections beyond the federal Constitution. They dig into the debate over extending the statute of limitations for child abuse survivors, and Hart shares advice for parents on spotting boundary issues with coaches, teachers, and other trusted adults. He also explains how lawsuits can push institutions to change without money changing hands.
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9 Jul 2026
When Businesses Lie, Cheat, and Steal: Consumer Protection Law, with Nick Mattison
Millions of New Mexicans are losing money to predatory businesses — car dealers, solar companies, banks, and credit bureaus — without knowing they have legal recourse. Nick Mattison (https://nmconsumerwarriors.com/about/nicholas-mattison/) of Feferman, Warren & Mattison (https://nmconsumerwarriors.com/) joins host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to explain New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act, a tool that lets consumers triple their damages and recover attorney's fees when businesses engage in deceptive or unconscionable conduct. Nick shares a case from Gallup involving a vulnerable woman who was sold a car she couldn't legally drive, and warns about arbitration clauses buried in everyday contracts that strip consumers of their right to a jury trial. Tune in — and learn what businesses hope stays buried in the fine print.
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11 Jun 2026
What New Mexico Law Does for LGBTQ+ People, with Chris Papaleo
New Mexico was the third state in the country to add sexual orientation and gender identity to its Human Rights Act — and that was back in 2003. Chris Papaleo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-papaleo-61b988306) of Atkins & Walker Law joins host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to break down the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans in honor of Pride Month. Chris draws on his own journey — coming out in the early '90s, working as a paralegal for decades, and returning to law school in his mid-forties — to explain why these laws matter and why lawyers are still needed to enforce them. Together, Feliz and Chris walk through the New Mexico Human Rights Act, the state's hate crimes law, the ban on conversion therapy, the Reproductive and Gender Affirming Healthcare Freedom Act, and the 2025 Supreme Court order on preferred pronouns in courtrooms.
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14 May 2026
How Lawsuits Trigger Real-World Change with Kathy Love
Lawsuits aren't just about money — they're one of the most powerful tools everyday people have to force corporations to change. Kathy Love (https://www.mcginnlaw.com/attorneys/kathy-love/) of McGinn, Montoya, Love, Curry & Sievers PA joins host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to discuss how her firm fights for "the little guys against the big guys" in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. Kathy explains what clients really want after experiencing a devastating loss and why corporations often need to feel real financial consequences before they'll act. She discusses a pacemaker kickback case and an NMSU case where one survivor's bravery resulted in mandatory campus training. Tune in to hear how lawsuits drive lasting change.
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16 Apr 2026
When Insurance Companies Fail Their Own Clients, with Ben Davis
What happens when the company you've paid to protect you does the opposite? If it’s an insurance company, it could be operating in bad faith. Albuquerque trial lawyer Ben Davis (https://daviskelin.com/ben-davis/) has a significant practice protecting plaintiffs from an insurance company’s bad faith. He sits down with host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/) to unpack how bad faith law works, why fiduciary obligations make insurance companies different from ordinary corporations, and how he secured $52 million in a bad faith case against a doctor's insurer. As he explains, the jury wanted to send a message: An insurer should never do this to another policy-holder.
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18 Mar 2026
Insurance, Healthcare, and Law: The State of Play in New Mexico, with Cid Lopez
Albuquerque-based med-mal lawyer Cid Lopez (https://www.cidlopezlaw.com/) breaks down the state of healthcare, insurance, and law in this conversation with host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/). From dismantling the narrative that malpractice verdicts are driving doctors out of New Mexico to deconstructing the state’s caps on damages for hospitals to detailing private equity’s threat on rural healthcare, Cid offers part history lesson-part clarion call. Tune in for his suggested solutions. Spoiler: Caps on damages isn’t one. Reining in insurance premiums is.
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17 Feb 2026
Standing Up for Survivors of Corporate Greed in New Mexico, with Johana Bencomo
Driverless semis have been tested on New Mexico roads. For Johana Bencomo, the safety risks inherent in such vehicles are one reason why New Mexicans need New Mexico Safety Over Profit (https://www.nmsop.org/), a network of victims and survivors of profit-driven systems. In September, she took over as executive director. In this conversation with host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/), Johana explains that the group’s mission is to foster a community where people can advocate for policies that make New Mexicans safer. Johana also represents District 4 for the city of Las Cruces (https://lascruces.gov/government/city-council/district-4/), and she reflects on her experiences as an elected official. She urges anyone who feels that the political system is demoralizing to remember that most lawmakers are open to hearing constituents’ stories. “I think stories change hearts and minds more than data.”
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16 Jan 2026
Fearless Advocacy and Community Service in New Mexico, with Brian Colón
The inaugural episode of “New Mexico Legal Lowdown” – the podcast dedicated to helping non-lawyers understand how the law works for them – introduces listeners to Brian Colón (https://www.singletonschreiber.com/professionals/brian-colon), managing partner of Singleton Schreiber (https://www.singletonschreiber.com/)'s New Mexico offices. “I really try and live a life of gratitude and service. I should not be here. I'm sitting here on the sixth floor in uptown Albuquerque working for a firm that is just filled with fearless advocates,” he tells host Feliz Rael (https://www.raelfirm.com/). Tune in as Brian shares how his firm advocates for clients in personal injury cases and also how it supports New Mexico communities with pro bono and philanthropic service.
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6 Jan 2026
Welcome to New Mexico Legal Lowdown!
Every New Mexican deserves to understand how the law works for them - or why it doesn't work for them.
Welcome to New Mexico Legal Lowdown, hosted by attorney Feliz Rael and brought to you by the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Each episode, we sit down with trial lawyers who fight for New Mexicans' constitutional rights and for our Democracy every single day. Learn the drama and details behind the cases they take on for individuals wronged by big government, big corporations, or big insurance.
This isn't a podcast for lawyers - it's for everyday New Mexicans who want to understand the legal system without the legal jargon. Our guests share the stories behind their work and the battles they fight through candid conversations.
For too long, misinformation has shaped how people see trial lawyers. New Mexico Legal Lowdown exists to set the record straight. Our guests take on powerful corporations, challenge government overreach, and ensure everyone has access to justice - regardless of their bank account.
Join us for conversations that'll change how you see the legal system and trial lawyers. Real people, real insights, real impact.
For more information about the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, visit nmtla.org (http://nmtla.org).
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