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Kurt B. Gilbert, Personal Injury Attorney in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hinkle Shanor LLP

Santa Fe, NM

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Kurt B. Gilbert is an attorney based in Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hinkle Shanor LLP.

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Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Santa Fe) (2026).

About Kurt B. Gilbert: Kurt B. Gilbert is an attorney based in Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hinkle Shanor LLP.

Areas of practice

Kurt's practice areas in Santa Fe

Kurt concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kurt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Kurt takes personal injury matters in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kurt agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kurt B. Gilbert, personal injury attorney serving Santa Fe

Kurt B. Gilbert is an attorney based in Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hinkle Shanor LLP. Kurt works from Santa Fe, New Mexico and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Mr. Gilbert is a partner in the Santa Fe office. He and his wife, Elicia Montoya, have been married for nineteen years, and are parents to two wonderful children. When not working, Kurt is most likely participating in (or sometimes just driving children to and from) some athletic, educational, or artistic endeavor. Kurt has coached soccer for the past eight years and basketball for the past three. Kurt also enjoys long-distance running, skiing, playing guitar, travelling, and cooking.

Kurt's approach to personal injury cases

Mr. Gilbert is a partner in the Santa Fe office. He and his wife, Elicia Montoya, have been married for nineteen years, and are parents to two wonderful children. When not working, Kurt is most likely participating in (or sometimes just driving children to and from) some athletic, educational, or artistic endeavor. Kurt has coached soccer for the past eight years and basketball for the past…

The kind of cases Kurt takes

Kurt reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kurt studied and practices

  • Northwestern University

    B.A. · 1994

  • University of New Mexico

    J.D. · 1999

Kurt studied at B.A. in Northwestern University and J.D. in University of New Mexico.

Law school and academic background

Kurt completed B.A. in Northwestern University and J.D. in University of New Mexico. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kurt runs in New Mexico is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Kurt's legal honors and published work

Kurt has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Santa Fe)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Santa Fe)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Santa Fe) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Santa Fe) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026).

Locations

Kurt B. Gilbert's office in Santa Fe

Kurt's primary office is at 218 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hinkle Shanor LLP

218 Montezuma Avenue

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kurt B. Gilbert — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kurt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kurt charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kurt will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Santa Fe, New Mexico

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kurt

Kurt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kurt confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kurt's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kurt B. Gilbert

  • How much does it cost to hire Kurt for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kurt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kurt offer a free consultation?

    Kurt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Kurt's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in New Mexico typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kurt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kurt take my case if I'm outside Santa Fe?

    Kurt is licensed in New Mexico. Matters governed by New Mexico law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kurt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kurt?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kurt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kurt accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Kurt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces in New Mexico

Kurt handles personal injury matters throughout New Mexico. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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