James A. Askew
Askew Law Firm, LLC
Recognized since 2008
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Mr. Askew has over 25 years of experience representing a wide variety of different parties in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts. In addition to bankruptcy, Mr. Askew has a thriving commercial practice, encompassing commercial litigation as well as business transactions. Law clerk to the Honorable Stewart Rose, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of New Mexico from 1987 to 1989, after which he went into private practice. Mr. Askew is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Superlawyers, and has been rated AV Preeminent, 5 out of 5, by Martindale-Hubbell, their highest possible rating.
Mr. Askew is very active in the New Mexico bankruptcy bar, and frequently speaks on bankruptcy issues and lectures at continuing legal education events.
Mr. Askew is very active in the New Mexico bankruptcy bar, and frequently speaks on bankruptcy issues and lectures at continuing legal education events.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: jaskew@askewwhite.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.askewmazelfirm.com/attorneys/james-askew.php
Location
- 1122 Central Avenue Southwest, Suite One
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1986
- North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1982
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- New Mexico, State Bar of New Mexico
Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Insitute - Member
- New Mexico State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section - Member
Federal Clerkships
- United States Bankruptcy Court
Askew Law Firm, LLC
Headquarters:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1 The Best Lawyers in America® award
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Albuquerque (2023)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Albuquerque (2021)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Albuquerque (2019)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Albuquerque (2015)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Albuquerque (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
- Creditor Committees
- Debtors' Rights
- Litigation
- Trustee Representation
- Workouts and Restructurings
Awards:
- Southwest Superlawyers 2010-present
- AV Preeminent 5 out ot 5
- Best Lawyers in America, 2010-present
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Community Association Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
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