Reviews

If you're looking for a wonderful estate planning attorney who truly cares about her clients, look no further than Samantha Finlayson Day. My wife and I can't recommend her highly enough! The final trust documents were meticulously crafted and perfectly tailored to our needs. We now have peace of mind knowing that our family will be taken care of in the future, thanks for Samantha's expertise and dedication.

I have called Samantha Finlayson Day for a few different legal matters in regards to my profession. She has been nothing but patient, helpful, quick to respond, and amazing at explaining things thoroughly. I would highly recommend Samantha to any friend, family member or colleague!

Susan Barela assisted with the documentation for my divorce. She was incredibly detail-oriented and ensured to plan for the smoothest transition/separation possible. A lot of stress was alleviated from the careful planning of the divorce process and the changes that would affect the year following the divorce.

Samantha Finlayson was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, I highly recommend her for any legal services.

Susan Barela handled my divorce. Susan was wonderful. The legal assistant was equally great. They were professional, organized, and knowledgeable. Susan worked to make the process as painless and as expedient as possible. It was a difficult case. Susan was kind and wise. She helped me focus on what was important.

Susan Barela is amazing! She helped me with my divorce and went above and beyond to be available when I needed her. Her group was on point with scheduling and billing and I truly feel like I got my money’s worth from her and her staff. She helped to get me the best possible deal and made sure I understood what I was signing. I have recommended her to several of my friends as the best divorce attorney in town. I was very impressed!!

My experience with Susan Barela and her team at New Mexico Legal Group could not have been better. She and her team were very efficient and effective in resolving my legal issue. Susan was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. They were a pleasure to work with and I would absolutely recommend Susan and her team to anyone needing legal representation.

Susan Barela was a great lawyer for my divorce. With her and Desi Pena they made it all seem easy and less stress about taking this important step into my life. I highly recommend both of these wonderful people to help you out with anything you might need.

I contacted MARK PUSTAY for assistance with my child support case in NM. During our initial conversation, he displayed kindness and professionalism, leading me to decide to hire him for his services. Throughout the course of our seven-month working relationship, I had numerous questions regarding important matters, some of which I did not find addressed in his communications or documents. When I inquired about these concerns, he reassured me that the necessary information was incorporated within the forms and that there was no need for me to worry. As time progressed, my ex-wife's attorney requested several documents while Mark requested that I gather them, despite my suggestion of obtaining the documents from the opposing party. He explained that this was a standard procedure. In the end, I managed to provide all the requested documents, although we received only a few from the opposing party. Obtaining these documents was a laborious process that spanned weeks, as I had to gather ten years' worth of records. One crucial aspect of my case was the inclusion of my ex-wife's husband's income, which I repeatedly asked Mark about. Just weeks prior to the court date, he informed me that utilizing her husband's income was not possible. This request was paramount and had been discussed extensively during our initial meeting and subsequent communications. Mark's responses to these inquiries were never definitive. Reflecting on this situation, I now comprehend why he was unable to fulfill my request. His billing practices were also problematic, charging for every conversation we had, even after I requested the termination of our contract due to my dissatisfaction. Despite my explicit communication regarding my intention to discontinue working with him, he persisted in assuring me that everything would be fine. Eventually, he terminated our contract when I failed to make the last payment, even though I explicitly informed him that I did not wish to continue our working relationship. It is evident to me that Mark acted dishonestly, maintaining a display of deceit over the course of several months. Moreover, his sudden disinterest and lack of support leading up to the court date significantly impacted the outcome of my case, resulting in substantial losses on my part. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend NMLG to others. If choosing to engage their services, it is imperative to clearly communicate your needs and desires while ensuring that everything is documented to avoid any potential changes throughout the case. I now find myself compelled to attend court proceedings over a trivial sum, all while being deeply unsettled by the manner in which I was taken advantage of by my attorney, a classic example of dishonest legal representation.

My lawyer was great, she provided awesome legal services.

Ms. Barela, Esq has been the most attentive detailed attorney I have ever worked with. Besides being that bulldog you might need on your case she is also compassionate to the client's needs. She has gone above and beyond what an attorney would do for a client. She made herself available after hours to work around my schedule and supported me by being present at my personal residence when I needed representation during an inspection by my ex-husband. Ms. Barela shows true empathy but don't take that softness to dismay you on her ability to turn over every stone and be on top of every issue. My situation was a very complicated divorce involving many assets and businesses. Additionally, Every staff member I've met in their office is pleasant and helps to make you feel relaxed and welcome.

I hired Susan Barela to help with my divorce in 2022. From the first time I called, the office was very professional and helpful. When I met Susan, she was very informative and helped me every step of the way. If I had a question, she was always there to help me and still is to this day. Not only was Susan there for me, but her paralegal was also very knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn’t ever go anywhere else for help since New Mexico Legal Group is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend New Mexico Legal Group for any divorce needs.