Our History of Helping People Like You

In 1948, William W. Atkinson began practicing law in Albuquerque. He began building our tradition of ethical, caring and successful legal representation.

In 1967, David H. Kelsey joined Bill Atkinson, sharing the same commitment to helping people through emotionally challenging cases.

Since then, the law firm of Atkinson & Kelsey has grown in size to include 10 lawyers. We are the largest law office in New Mexico that is devoted exclusively to the practice of divorce and family law and we are passionate about achieving positive results for clients like you.

Our Commitment to Divorce and Family Law

Our lawyers are active in the field of family law. We write books that other attorneys study, such as the New Mexico Divorce Manual, as well as other articles on the topic for legal journals. We also teach the lawyers of the future by speaking at seminars to educate our peers.

We remain at the forefront of divorce, military divorce and family law in New Mexico.

Our Commitment to Ethical Representation

We take pride in providing ethical representation. We believe in honesty. We believe in doing what is right for the people we represent.

For this, the Samaritan Counseling Center awarded Atkinson & Kelsey its Ethics in Business Award. This honor goes to New Mexico organizations that “promote ethical business conduct for the benefit of the workplace, the marketplace, the environment and the community.”  We were the first law firm to ever receive this prestigious award.

Our Commitment to Caring Representation

We care about the people we represent. That representation starts with taking the time to truly listen to you. We will learn about you, your family and your needs. We will work closely with you to determine the best path to achieve your goals. We will stay in touch with you and stand by your side from the start of your case until the finish.

Our Commitment to Successful Representation

Our staying power can be attributed to one fact: We are able to provide results for the people we represent.

Our commitment to success has been recognized in a variety of ways. Attorneys from our firm have been AV®-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system and have been included on the lists of Best Lawyers in America® as well as Super Lawyers®.

Let's Discuss the Results You Want to Achieve

Call us at (888) 350-5903 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation about your case.

Our first meeting with you usually lasts a minimum of an hour - and frequently runs longer. We charge a flat fee of $275 for this consultation, during which we discuss your issues to determine how we can assist you.

*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.