With an emphasis on making sure the firm values the goals of the client, Gilpin & Keefe, P.C. was founded to provide high quality legal services to individuals and small businesses. Since combining the practices of the two partners, the principal areas of law practiced by the firm include personal injury, employee disputes and insurance claims. We aggressively help those that have been injured, lost loved ones, or lost their jobs. We have an active trial practice because the best results are achieved when the insurance companies and employers understand that your attorneys will go to trial for your cause.

Insurance companies and defense attorneys know that Gilpin & Keefe is serious about representing injured individuals, and will take your case to trial. We believe our clients get larger settlements and great verdicts because we are not afraid of the litigation process and trying cases to a jury.

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Donald "Don" G. Gilpin, Partner
5100 Indian School Rd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Telephone: (505) 244-3861
(800) 781-1966
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Donald "Don" G. Gilpin grew up in Casper, Wyoming. Prior to graduation from high school, he obtained a black belt in Karate. After enlisting and serving a short stint in the Marine Corps, Mr. Gilpin competed professionally as a kickboxer, where he obtained a second degree black belt. After leaving the kickboxing arena, Don worked as an Internal Auditor for Prudential Realty for three years. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Government and Law in 1991 from New Mexico State University. Mr. Gilpin attended Law School at the University of New Mexico and received a J.D. in May of 1994.

In October 1994, Donald G. Gilpin was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar and in February 1995 became licensed with the United States District Court of New Mexico. He became licensed with the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit in November of 1996.

Donald Gilpin's area of primary practice is Employment Law and Civil Rights. He generally represents employees in their disputes with their employers. In addition, Mr. Gilpin assists small businesses with advice on employment issues. He was recently selected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as one of the finest Plaintiff's attorney in the Albuquerque area for employment cases.

After six years of private practice, Mr. Gilpin combined his practice with M.J. Keefe in December of 2000. Donald Gilpin knew M.J. Keefe for several years, and they often associated with one another on cases. Donald Gilpin and M.J. Keefe developed a working relationship which transpired into their forming their current partnership, Gilpin & Keefe, P.C.
In his spare time, Donald Gilpin enjoys sailing, small aircraft flying and spending time with his four children.
Areas of Practice:

Civil Rights
Employment Law -- Employee

Bar Admissions:
New Mexico, 1994
U.S. District Court District of New Mexico, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1996

Education:
University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1994
J.D.

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, 1991
B.A.
Major:  Government & Law

Past Employment Positions:
Prudential Realty, Internal Auditor

Lindsay Van Meter
5100 Indian School Rd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
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A new associate to the firm, Ms. Van Meter attended the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2003.  She holds degrees in Criminology and Political Science, graduating with distiction.

She clerked for Judge Jonathan Sutin at the New Mexico Court of Appeals for four years before joining Gilpin & Keefe in August 2008.

Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters when not at the office.

Her family has lived in New Mexico for over 100 years.

While practicing in the major areas handled by the firm (personal injury, employment and insurance), Ms. Van Meter provides services in appeals, criminal law, adoptions and is interested in animal rights cases.

M.J. Keefe,  Partner
5100 Indian School Rd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
Telephone:  (505) 244-3861
(800) 781-1966
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M.J. Keefe was born on July 11, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  He was raised in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.  After graduating from T.C. Williams High School in 1974 (Remember the Titans) he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute in State University in Blacksburg, Virginia and received a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing in 1979.  After a few years working in Washington, D.C. for different lobbying organizations he attended Vanderbilt University School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1985.  Mr. Keefe was admitted to Pennsylvania bar in 1986, and to New Mexico bar in 1988.

From October 1988 through December 2000, Mr. Keefe operated as a sole practitioner, practicing primarily in the areas of personal injury and insurance law, including employee benefit law.  M.J. has practiced before the Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico and the state courts throughout the State of New Mexico.

Mr. Keefe has pursued actively a practice which incorporates pro bono legal services.  He has been a monthly participant in the domestic violence legal resources help line; as an insurance law advisor to the AIDS legal panel; and other individuals and entities.

The practice of Mr. Keefe involves handling individual and small business claims against insurance companies, for personal injury, disability benefits, fire, theft, life and casualty claims of homeowners and businesses.

"Getting justice for our clients is our goal.  However, when money can't fully compensate for our clients' physical and emotional damages, we make those responsible accountable."-M.J. Keefe

Areas of Practice:Business & Commercial Law
Civil Rights
Insurance Law
Litigation & Appeals
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Litigation Percentage: 
50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
New Mexico, 1988
Pennsylvania, 1986
U.S. District Court District of New Mexico, 1989
Education:
Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee, 1985 J.D.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blackburg, VA, USA, 1979 B.S. Major:  Marketing

Past Employment Positions:
Sole Practitioner, 1988 - 2000
Birth Information: July 11, 1956, Ft. Wayne, Indiana