Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attorney Kathleen Love is a partner at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, P.A., also headquartered in Albuquerque. Kathy Love has been practicing law since 1995, mainly focusing in criminal and civil cases and is a member of several professional organizations. She serves on the Board of Governors for the American Association of Justice (AAJ). Formerly called the Association of Trial Lawyers in America, the American Association of Justice is based in Washington D.C. The AAJ provides information, resources, and support to trial attorneys to help them efficiently and effectively represent their clients. On February 11-14, 2017, the AAJ will host a winter convention in Austin, Texas. These four days will feature over 200 events of networking and shared knowledge with the best leaders in the industry. Trial attorneys and experts will cover specialized topics within 11 continued education programs during the conference designed by plaintiff attorneys. Litigation groups, section, and committee meetings allow lawyers to stay ahead of the curve in being on top of the latest developments in their practice.
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Kathleen “Kathy” Love is an accomplished attorney in Albuquerque. Practicing as a partner at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, PA, she represents ordinary individuals in their fight against insurance companies, the government, and other large organizations. Kathy Love handles a huge range of cases as an attorney and recently represented the family of Christopher Torres in their lawsuit against the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The Torres v. APD case began in 2011 following the shooting death of Christopher Torres. A 27-year-old man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, Torres was confronted by two plain clothes detectives while in his backyard. The detectives confronted him to serve a warrant for a traffic incident. They claimed that Torres had attempted to take one of their guns and that the shooting was done in self-defense. Following a 2014 bench trial, the family of Christopher Torres was awarded over $6 million; however, this was capped at $400,000, the maximum amount allowed under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. The initial amount was awarded by District Judge Shannon Bacon after she determined that the police officers had created the dangerous situation that ultimately led to the shooting. A second lawsuit was filed by Torres’ family in federal court and the city settled for the original $6 million figure. Payment to the Torres family is expected to be taken from the Albuquerque Risk Management Fund so as to not affect state taxes. Torres’ mother and father plan to keep some of the money to cover necessary living costs, but a large portion of the settlement amount will go to an organization that supports individuals who are mentally ill. Albuquerque attorney Kathleen “Kathy” Love represents real people against companies and healthcare providers who have wronged them. Kathy Love is a partner at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA. In addition to her work as an attorney, Kathy Love is active with several local organizations, including Emerge New Mexico, where she serves as a committee member. A part of a national network, Emerge New Mexico identifies and trains women to run for political office. The organization’s seven-month training program focuses on women who have an interest in pursuing political office and have previously shown an ability to lead in the political realm. Women applying for the Emerge New Mexico program must be registered Democrats, live in New Mexico, and commit to attending all classes. Each year, 25 women are selected to participate in the program. Emerge New Mexico’s curriculum typically runs from March or April through September or October. Participating women meet one weekend every month for the entirety of the program. During this time, they learn about everything from fundraising and field operations to ethical leadership and cultural competency. Courses are taught by well-known elected officials and campaign consultants who are based in New Mexico. All trainers have been involved in successful initiatives and campaigns. Attorney Kathy Love has long been committed to bringing about substantial changes to protect the most vulnerable citizens. Through her work at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, and Love (MCML), attorney Kathy Love has been able to bring justice to those with least access to it. The firm believes that the police departments should protect their citizens, and it works to seek justice and accountability for those who have been harmed, rather than helped, by the police. One example of such a case was Harper v. the Albuquerque Police Department. Larry Harper had walked into the wilderness one night, and his loved ones believed he was suicidal and called the Albuquerque Police, who sent a SWAT team. After two hours, Mr. Harper emerged from the wilderness, and the SWAT team began to chase him, along with a team of dogs. He was eventually shot to death while hiding behind a tree. The law firm settled the case, winning both a monetary reward and 10 major changes to police policies. This outcome is in keeping with MCML’s focus on bringing about real changes in addition to financial justice for victims. |
AuthorKathy Love, a partner at the civil practice McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, PA, defends individuals and families who have lost a loved one, or who have suffered a serious injury at the hands of large corporations, government, or hospitals. Archives
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