Rothstein Donatelli LLP

• Criminal defense
• Complex civil and commercial litigation
• Civil rights and police misconduct
• Catastrophic injury and wrongful death
• Indian law, including gaming, contract and transactional matters, economic development, natural resources, and water law
• Employment and discrimination law
• Professional licensure matters
• Appeals and post-conviction work

Rothstein Donatelli is known for using innovative strategies to create positive change for its clients and for advancing the sovereignty and interests of Indian tribes.

History

• 1976: Santa Fe office opened by founding partner Robert R. Rothstein.
• 1991: Arizona office opened in Tempe by partner Eric N. Dahlstrom, focusing on Indian law.
• 1993: Albuquerque office opened by partner Peter Schoenburg.

The firm has grown into a highly regarded practice with a team of partners, associates, of counsel attorneys, and experienced paralegals serving clients nationwide.

Attorneys and offices

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Partners based in the Santa Fe office include:

• Mark H. Donatelli
• Richard W. Hughes
• Donna M. Connolly

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Partners based in the Albuquerque office include:

• Carolyn "Cammie" M. Nichols
• Marc M. Lowry
• Carey Bhalla

Tempe, Arizona

Partners leading the Tempe, Arizona practice include:

• Eric N. Dahlstrom
• April Erin Olson

The firm is supported by a diverse group of associate attorneys and well-trained paralegals across all three offices.

Firm administration

The Firm Administrator is Victoria Acosta. She can be reached at info@rothsteinlaw.com.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Address: 1215 Paseo De Peralta, P.O. Box 8180, Santa Fe, NM 87504
• Phone: (505) 988-8004

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Address: 500 4th Street NW, Suite 400, Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Phone: (505) 243-1443

Tempe, Arizona

• Address: 1501 West Fountainhead Pkwy, Suite 360, Tempe, AZ 85282
• Phone: (480) 921-9296

General inquiries

• Main website: https://rothsteinlaw.com
• Firm Administrator: Victoria Acosta
• General email: info@rothsteinlaw.com

For new matters, you can reach out by phone or through the contact form on the firm's website to briefly describe your situation and the type of legal assistance you are seeking.

Important notice about contacting the firm

Submitting information to Rothstein Donatelli LLP, including through an online contact form, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information submitted through the form is not confidential, is not subject to attorney-client privilege, and will not prevent the firm from representing a different client in the same legal matter.

Do not submit confidential or time-sensitive information through the online contact form.

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The firm's civil rights litigators file lawsuits on behalf of people who have experienced misconduct by government actors, including:

• Victims of wrongful arrest
• Victims of excessive force or other police misconduct
• Individuals harmed while in custody due to medical neglect or other failures

These cases are pursued in both state and federal courts, with the goal of obtaining favorable settlements or trial verdicts and driving institutional change.

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death

The firm handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters, including those arising from:

• Police or correctional misconduct
• Negligent medical care in custodial settings
• Other serious incidents resulting in life-altering injury or death

Representation of survivors of sexual abuse

As part of its civil rights practice, the firm represents survivors of sexual abuse, including abuse committed by employees of schools and religious organizations. These cases may involve institutions such as churches, dioceses, schools, or other organizations that failed to protect vulnerable individuals.

Approach to litigation

Rothstein Donatelli uses thorough investigation, innovative legal strategies, and persistent advocacy to pursue accountability and compensation for clients, while working to promote systemic reform.

If you or a family member have experienced serious harm in circumstances involving civil rights violations, police misconduct, or wrongful death, you can contact the firm to discuss your situation. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should not send confidential information through online forms.

The firm's criminal defense attorneys handle cases ranging from complex capital offenses to lower-level charges such as simple assaults. Across all matters, the firm is committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcomes for clients.

Representative areas of criminal defense work include:

• Serious felony charges, including capital and other high-stakes cases
• Violent and non-violent offenses
• White-collar and complex criminal matters
• Pre-indictment and investigative stages of cases

The firm also has extensive experience representing professionals facing criminal allegations that intersect with licensing or employment issues.

Appeals and post-conviction work

Rothstein Donatelli handles appeals and post-conviction matters arising from criminal cases. This work includes:

• Direct appeals of criminal convictions
• Post-conviction relief proceedings
• Other efforts to review or challenge prior criminal judgments

Geographic reach

The firm represents clients in New Mexico and Arizona and, in appropriate cases, in other jurisdictions nationwide.

How to seek representation

If you are facing a criminal investigation or charges, or wish to explore an appeal or post-conviction matter, you can contact the firm to discuss your situation and whether the firm may be able to assist.

Submitting information to the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not submit confidential information through online forms.

The firm's experience in Indian law includes:

• Indian gaming matters
• Economic development projects
• Natural resources and water law
• Tribal self-government and governance issues
• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) matters
• Labor and employment issues involving tribal governments and enterprises
• Leases, rights-of-way, and other transactional matters on or involving tribal lands

Representative work for tribal clients

Services provided to tribal clients have included:

• Preparing thorough evaluations, assessments, and investigations
• Negotiating complex business deals, leases, and rights-of-way
• Identifying community and business needs
• Developing and implementing legal and risk-management strategies to reduce the risk of litigation

Client base and reach

The firm represents tribal governments, tribal entities, and organizations across the United States. Its Indian law practice group draws on decades of relationships with tribal, state, and federal partners.

Tribal governments and entities seeking assistance on Indian law matters can contact the firm to discuss their needs and potential representation.

The firm has extensive experience representing licensed professionals whose ability to practice is at risk, including situations where:

• A criminal investigation or conviction may affect a license
• Alleged misconduct triggers licensing-board investigations or proceedings
• Regulatory or compliance issues threaten a professional credential

Representation may involve advising on risk, responding to investigations, and advocating before licensing boards or other regulatory bodies.

Employment and discrimination law

The firm handles employment and discrimination matters, including:

• Employment disputes involving public or private employers
• Workplace discrimination or retaliation claims
• Related civil rights issues arising in employment settings

Clients with concerns about licensure, employment disputes, or discrimination can contact the firm to discuss their situation. Submitting information through an online form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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