A practicing attorney since 1995, Kathleen “Kathy” Love balances her responsibilities as a mother with her role as partner in the civil law firm McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, PA, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Outside of her work as an attorney, Kathy Love supports the local nonprofit New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA).
Since its inception in 1953, NMLA has offered legal representation to underserved communities across New Mexico and acted as an advocate for people who have experienced domestic violence. In recent years, the state’s Access to Justice Commission has furthered efforts to improve statewide legal services. NMLA has maintained a dedication to this goal by presenting a number of programs dedicated to specific advocacy areas. The organization’s Native American Program serves members of nearly 20 local Pueblo Indian communities, providing the legal assistance needed to acquire housing, transportation services, and food. In addition, the program focuses on the various legal issues surrounding federal and tribal rights and recognized Native American status. NMLA also offers Legal Services for Victims of Violence, through which it operates the Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Helpline to offer immediate access to resources such as housing, medical assistance, and law enforcement. Moreover, the organization provides those in need with pro bono legal services to help them seek financial aid, obtain restraining orders, and overcome unemployment issues.
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Legal professional Kathleen (Kathy) Love of Albuquerque is a partner at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love, PA. Focused on equal justice in civil legal matters, Kathy Love is on the board of directors of Equal Access to Justice, which raises money and supports legal aid organizations including New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA), which has offices throughout the state, including in Albuquerque, Roswell, and Santa Fe.
NMLA serves low-income families and individuals by providing civil legal advocacy, representation, education, and training. Some of the training provided by the organization comes in the form of legal clinics. Residents whose incomes qualify them to attend do not have to pay for the clinics. Divorce and unemployment insurance compensation are two of the topics covered regularly by the clinics. In the Albuquerque office, an unemployment insurance compensation clinic takes place once monthly on a Friday morning. Pro se divorce clinics occur twice monthly, and attendees benefit from advice regarding the complete divorce process and learn the steps of filing a petition for divorce. These sessions are led by qualified attorneys who are then available to answer individual questions. Interested residents must book a place in advance by contacting the NMLA office in their area. |
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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