Frank T. Herdman

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Frank T. Herdman: Attorney with The Santa Fe Law Group
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Herdman has achieved an AV® Preeminent™ peer-review rating by Martindale-Hubbell in litigation, business law and administrative law.

For more than two decades, Mr. Herdman has represented clients in New Mexico having a diversity of legal needs, including representation and advice on matters involving general business, real estate, construction, employment, land use and zoning approvals. His practice in those areas encompasses simple and complex transactions, litigation, arbitration, mediation, general strategic advice and representation before zoning tribunals.

Mr. Herdman was first admitted to practice law in 1990. Before moving to New Mexico, Mr. Herdman was an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City, where he practiced in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities litigation and anti-trust law.

He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 1989) and the University of Michigan (B.A., high honors, 1984). Mr. Herdman was a member and Assistant Editor of the Buffalo Law Review (1988 to 1989). He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Brooklyn Law School.

His publications include Doctors, Insurers and the Antitrust Laws, Buffalo Law Review, Vol. 37, pp. 789-829, 1988/89. From time to time, he writes a column entitled Business & Law that appears in the Business Section of the Santa Fe New Mexican. He is a past President of the First Judicial District Bar Association and a long-time member of the Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee for the City of Santa Fe. He has also served as a member of the City of Santa Fe’s Charter Review Committee. Mr. Herdman speaks regularly at continuing legal education seminars on the various areas in which he practices.

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Commercial
  • Business
  • Real Estate Law
  • Land Use
  • Construction
  • Employment
  • Related Litigation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 250, Santa Fe, NM 87501
University Attended:
University of Michigan, B.A., with high honors, 1984
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, New York; 1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1992, New Mexico
Memberships:
State Bar of New Mexico.
Birth Information:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, February 4, 1960
ISLN:
901113441
Hobbies & interests:
When free time permits, he enjoys hiking, running, bicycling and spending time with his wife, Alice.

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/22/12 in Business Law

    Mr. Herdman is an outstanding attorney and deserves the highest rating possible.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/23/12 in Litigation

    Mr Herdman has acted as my personal attorney as well as the attorney for my clients with matters in New Mexico, expecially Santa Fe. His court room skills are exceptional;which he combines well with general client counseling on potential litigation... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/22/12 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/22/12 in Administrative Hearings and Appeals

    Mr. Herdman is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend that he receive an A rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/21/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/21/12 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/20/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/20/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/19/12 in Real Estate Contracts

    Frank is an excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/19/12 in Real Estate

    Frank is an excellent the lawyer.

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Contact Information:

505-602-2059  Phone

505-988-1286  Fax

www.santafelawgroup.com

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