Introduction
Attorney Shellie Patscheck founded Patscheck Law, P.C. in Farmington, New Mexico, where she also grew up: a background that informs her understanding of the community she serves. Before entering private practice as a plaintiff’s attorney, Patscheck worked as a prosecutor, experience that gives her direct insight into how opposing legal teams build and evaluate cases. The firm handles personal injury claims across multiple categories, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, and workers’ compensation matters, all on a contingency fee basis with no upfront cost to clients.
Practice Areas
Patscheck Law, P.C. focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation representation throughout New Mexico.
Car Accidents
The firm represents clients injured in a range of vehicle collisions: rear-end accidents, T-bone crashes, head-on impacts, accidents caused by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and drivers who failed to yield. New Mexico follows comparative negligence rules, meaning a claimant’s recovery can be reduced proportionally if they share some fault. The state imposes a three-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, meaning legal action must be initiated within three years of the accident date.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accident cases follow the same legal framework as other vehicle accident claims. The firm evaluates four elements of negligence: whether the other party owed a duty of care, whether they breached that duty, whether the breach caused the accident, and what damages resulted. Representation is on a contingency fee basis.
Slip and Fall
The firm handles premises liability cases involving slip and fall injuries. New Mexico’s three-year statute of limitations applies here as well. Evidence gathering in these cases typically includes accident scene photographs, surveillance footage, witness statements, and medical records documenting the injuries.
Workers’ Compensation
For workplace injuries, Patscheck Law assists New Mexico workers in pursuing the benefits available under state law. These include coverage for medical expenses, indemnity benefits for wage loss, vocational rehabilitation if the worker cannot return to their prior role, and death benefits for surviving family members when a workplace injury is fatal. An important procedural requirement: injured workers must report a workplace injury to their employer within 15 days. The firm also evaluates whether third-party claims may be available in addition to the workers’ compensation claim.
Attorney Profiles
Shellie A. Patscheck leads the firm. Before opening Patscheck Law, P.C., she worked as a prosecutor, developing litigation skills and an understanding of how opposing counsel prepares cases. She is a native of Farmington, New Mexico, where the firm is based. Her background as a former prosecutor distinguishes her approach to plaintiff-side personal injury work.
Location & Service Area
Patscheck Law, P.C. is located at:
1690 N. Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
Phone: 505-325-9898
Website: 505legal.com/
The firm is based in Farmington and serves clients throughout New Mexico. Free consultations are available, and the firm can be reached directly at the phone number listed above.
Client Focus
The firm’s clients are individuals who have been injured due to another party’s negligence, whether in a vehicle accident, a workplace incident, or on someone else’s property. A defining feature of Patscheck Law’s practice structure is the contingency fee arrangement: clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. This removes the financial barrier that might otherwise prevent injured people from seeking legal representation.
Patscheck’s prosecutorial background is relevant to personal injury clients for a practical reason. Building a personal injury case requires anticipating how the defense will challenge causation, comparative fault, and the extent of damages. Prosecutors learn to think about cases from an adversarial standpoint, and that training transfers to plaintiff-side representation.
FAQ
Does Patscheck Law charge upfront fees?
No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning no fees are owed unless a recovery is obtained.
How long does a person have to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico?
New Mexico imposes a three-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, including car accidents and slip and fall cases.
What should a worker do immediately after a workplace injury in New Mexico?
Injured workers must report the injury to their employer within 15 days. Promptly seeking medical attention and documenting the injury is also important.
What is comparative negligence and how does it apply in New Mexico?
New Mexico follows comparative negligence rules. If an injured party is found to share some degree of fault for an accident, their compensation is reduced proportionally by their percentage of fault.
Does Patscheck Law offer free consultations?
Yes. The firm offers free initial consultations and can be reached at 505-325-9898.
Closing
Patscheck Law, P.C. offers Farmington-area residents a personal injury and workers’ compensation practice led by a former prosecutor with deep roots in the community. For people injured in vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, or on another’s property, the firm’s contingency structure and direct access to an experienced attorney provide a practical path to pursuing compensation. Reach the firm at 505-325-9898 or visit 505legal.com/ to schedule a free consultation.