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Timothy L. "Tim" Fields, General Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

focused on General, Health Care, and Insurance

Albuquerque, NM

Trusted general attorney serving Albuquerque.

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Timothy L. "Tim" Fields is an attorney based in Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance.

Based in
Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
Experience
attorney
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General · Health Care · Insurance
  • Handles General, Health Care, and Insurance matters from Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Albuquerque) (2024).

About Timothy L. "Tim" Fields: Timothy L. "Tim" Fields is an attorney based in Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Timothy L. "Tim" Fields

Timothy concentrates on general, health care, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Timothy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Timothy takes general matters in Albuquerque, 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Timothy takes health care matters in Albuquerque, 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Timothy takes insurance matters in Albuquerque, 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Timothy takes litigation matters in Albuquerque, 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Timothy takes personal injury matters in Albuquerque, 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Timothy L. "Tim" Fields — Attorney of New Mexico general experience

Timothy L. "Tim" Fields is an attorney based in Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance.

Tim Fields is an experienced practitioner in litigation and insurance defense. For more than thirty years, Tim has represented clients in their civil litigation matters including personal injury defense, railroad, transportation/trucking, insurance coverage/bad faith, medical malpractice, construction defects, products liability, toxic exposure and environmental, and FELA. His practice also includes nursing home/hospital/healthcare litigation defense, complex multi-party litigation, commercial, and intellectual property disputes.

Tim serves as lead trial counsel for a number of national companies, and he has successfully tried to verdict numerous jury and bench trials. His undergraduate degree in engineering provides a useful background for litigating lawsuits involving technical or engineering issues including products liability, construction cases, accident reconstruction, and environmental/soil contamination issues.

Benchmark Litigation selected Tim as a Litigation Star in New Mexico and Southwest Super Lawyers® has named him one of the Top 25 New Mexico Super Lawyers. Tim has achieved an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible based on peer review. He has been continuously recognized by Best Lawyers of America® since 2007 and was named “Lawyer of the Year in Railroad Law – Albuquerque” in 2019, 2017 and in 2012 by Best Lawyers.

Tim currently serves as President of Modrall Sperling, Co-Chair of the Railroad/Transportation Industry Service Group, and is a member of the Executive Committee. He has served as the firm’s Vice President, and Chair of the Litigation Department, the Tort/Product Liability/Railroad Practice Group, and the Recruiting Committee.

Working with Timothy on a general matter

Tim Fields is an experienced practitioner in litigation and insurance defense. For more than thirty years, Tim has represented clients in their civil litigation matters including personal injury defense, railroad, transportation/trucking, insurance coverage/bad faith, medical malpractice, construction defects, products liability, toxic exposure and environmental, and FELA. His practice also…

Clients Timothy works with

Timothy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and insurance matters in Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area.

Credentials

Timothy L. "Tim" Fields's legal education and bar admissions

  • Georgetown University

    J.D. · 1986

  • United States Coast Guard Academy

    B.S. in Civil Engineering · 1980

Jurisdictions

Timothy's state bar admissions

  • New Mexico, U.S. Cou

    ACTIVE

  • New Mexico, U.S. Dis

    ACTIVE

  • New Mexico, State Ba

    ACTIVE

Timothy studied at J.D. in Georgetown University and B.S. in Civil Engineering in United States Coast Guard Academy.

Law school and academic background

Timothy completed J.D. in Georgetown University and B.S. in Civil Engineering in United States Coast Guard Academy. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Timothy runs in New Mexico is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Timothy L. "Tim" Fields

Timothy has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Albuquerque)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque)

    2012

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Albuquerque) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Railroad Law (Albuquerque) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

Locations

Timothy L. "Tim" Fields's office in Albuquerque

Timothy's primary office is at 500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Timothy L. "Tim" Fields — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Timothy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy'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; Timothy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Timothy

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Timothy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Timothy L. "Tim" Fields

  • How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a general case?

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

  • Does Timothy offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do general cases in New Mexico typically take?

    Simple general 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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Timothy take my case if I'm outside Albuquerque?

    Timothy 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 — Timothy 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 Timothy?

    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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Timothy accepting new general clients right now?

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

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