Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C.

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  • Established in 1993
  • Firm Size 5

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    4.9/5.0 (34)
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About this firm

Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C. has been serving New Mexico for more than twenty years.

Our attorneys and staff are very knowledgeable and compassionate. We will work closely with you and other professional advisors to develop a customized plan that truly meets your unique and individual needs.

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Estate Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Wills
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Probate Law
  • Taxation
  • Trust Administration
  • Business and Succession Planning

People (5)

Donald Swaim: Attorney with Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C.
Donald Swaim
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5.0
Albuquerque, NM

Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate Law, Taxation, Trust Administration, Business and Succession Planning View More

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Kathleen Carlow, LL.M.: Attorney with Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C.
Kathleen Carlow, LL.M.
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4.8
31 Reviews
Albuquerque, NM

Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate Law, Taxation, Trust Administration, Business and Succession Planning View More

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Joel P. Ames: Attorney with Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C.
Joel P. Ames
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5.0
9 Reviews
Albuquerque, NM

Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate Law, Taxation, Trust Administration, Business and Succession Planning View More

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Peter J. Armijo: Attorney with Swaim, Carlow & Ames, P.C.
Peter J. Armijo
Attorney
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Albuquerque, NM

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Ryan Gary
Associate
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Albuquerque, NM

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (34 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

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  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joel P. Ames by a Attorney on 05/25/23 in Estate Planning

    Mr. Ames is extremely personable, professional and knowledgeable. He truly cares about the needs and goals of his clients. I am confident that the clients I refer to him, which I do often, will be cared for and provided with the best service possible... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joel P. Ames by a Partner on 05/24/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Excellent Attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joel P. Ames by a Attorney on 05/23/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Extremely competent and professionl. Exlellent knowledge and skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Carlow LL.M. by a Attorney on 05/23/23 in Trusts and Estates

    Very professional and competent attorney who is great incommunicating with clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joel P. Ames by a Attorney on 05/22/23 in Estate Planning

    Joel is still young, but very good technically as well as with people! i'd highly recommend him!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joel P. Ames by a Attorney on 05/22/23 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Carlow LL.M. by a Attorney on 05/22/23 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Carlow LL.M. by a Principal on 05/22/23 in Trusts and Estates

    I have shared important clients. Kathleen handled the trust responsibility and I the mineral title. Whenever anyone asks about a will and trust or probate attorney she is my first recommendation. The feed back from them as always been extremely pos... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Carlow LL.M. by a Attorney on 05/22/23 in Wills and Probate

    Kathleen's expertise at preparing wills is one of many reasons why she's such a great estate planning attorney. Her ability to see them through the probate process is certainly another. Probate can be difficult to navigate for many reasons,... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kathleen Carlow LL.M. by a Attorney on 05/22/23 in Estate Planning

    Kathleen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to complex estate planning needs. I send all of my clients with advanced estate planning needs -- as well as my own family -- to her because I know they're in good hands.

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