Meena H. Allen

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ms. Allen has built a reputation as a powerhouse in the New Mexico legal community, consistently recognized for her skill and dedication in civil defense. As a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and holding an AV rating, she has proven herself as a highly reliable advocate. Her peers have long noted her proficiency, naming her a Super Lawyer in insurance coverage every year since 2015 and placing her among the Top 25 New Mexico Super Lawyers for 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2019, the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association named her the Outstanding Civil Defense Lawyer, a testament to her significant impact in the field. Her reach extends to national rankings as well, with recognition from Chambers USA in 2026 for her work in medical malpractice and insurance defense. She is also a mainstay in The Best Lawyers in America, where she is celebrated for her work in commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and personal injury defense. Whether she is navigating a complex insurance claim or defending a personal injury matter, Ms. Allen brings a level of insight and experience that has made her one of the most respected names in the state.
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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil Rights
  • Products Liability
  • Native American Law
  • Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • ADR/Mediation/Arbitration
  • Appeals
  • Health
  • Torts/Personal Injury/Property Damage
  • Trial Practice
  • Construction Law
  • Indian Law
  • Group Home Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Madras, India, B.Sc.
Law School Attended:
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D.; University of Connecticut School of Law, LL.M., Insurance Law
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, New Mexico; 2003, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico; U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit; 2004, Navajo Nation, Hopi Bar and other Tribal Courts
Memberships:
American Bar Association; State Bar of New Mexico; Navajo Nation; Hopi; New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; American Society of Criminology; Alpha Phi Sigma.
ISLN:
917643963

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (39 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/21/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/21/14 in Insurance Bad Faith Defense

    Ms. Allen is highly respected as an insurance defense attorney in the area of bad faith defense. She is an experienced trial attorney in this area and very knowledgable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/21/14 in Automobile Insurance Coverage

    Ms. Allen is a prepared, knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. As opposing counsel she is fair and reasonable. Ms Allen is committed to the legal profession and maintaining a high level of practice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/10/14 in Insurance

    I have had many cases against Ms. Allen, as opposing counsel. She is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best, insurance coverage defense lawyer in New Mexico. She is very intelligent, diligent, and ethical. I highly recommend that she be... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/09/14 in Insurance Bad Faith Defense

    Ms. Allen is an exceptional attorney with uncompromising ethics and professionalism. She has significant experience in a number of practice areas in addition to insurance bad faith defense, and is an accomplished trial attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/09/14 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Ms. Allen is an exceptional attorney with uncompromising ethics and professionalism. She has significant experience in a number of practice areas such as insurance law, insurance bad faith defense, medical malpractice defense, and civil rights. Ms.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/07/14 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/06/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/06/14 in Alternative Dispute Resolution

    Meena Allen is a fantastic lawyer. I give her my highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/03/14 in Litigation

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