Ranking tables

Water Law | USA

New Mexico

This ranking table features lawyers and/or law firms who advise on all matters relating to water law including water rights, water quality and wastewater treatment. Many lawyers ranked here will have experience dealing with regulatory bodies and navigating the Clean Water Act, but some also regularly are involved in state and federal court litigation.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Draper & Draper LLC
    Draper & Draper LLC 4 Years Ranked
  2. Modrall Sperling
  3. Stein & Brockmann PA
  4. Utton & Kery, PA
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Band 1

  1. Jeffrey J Wechsler Spencer Fane LLP12 Years Ranked
  2. John B Draper Draper & Draper LLC21 Years Ranked
  3. Charles T DuMarsLaw & Resource Planning Associates
  4. James BrockmannStein & Brockmann PA
  5. Jay SteinStein & Brockmann PA
  6. John W UttonUtton & Kery, PA
  7. Maria O'BrienModrall Sperling
  8. Tessa T. DavidsonDavidson Law Firm, LLC
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Band 2

  1. Matthew Draper
    Matthew Draper Draper & Draper LLC5 Years Ranked
  2. Elizabeth TaylorTaylor & McCaleb PA
  3. Sarah M. StevensonModrall Sperling
  4. Sunny J NixonRodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, PA
  5. Susan C. KeryUtton & Kery, PA
  6. Tanya ScottLaw & Resource Planning Associates

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Draper & Draper LLC
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    Draper & Draper LLC
    Water Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Draper & Draper LLC is a well-regarded boutique with a strong specialism in water law. The firm is particularly well versed in interstate water litigation, as well as international disputes in this space. Its practitioners are adept at handling state compliance and permitting with regard to water law, as well as issues relating to water rights for commercial uses, including irrigation. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, water resources, and government entities.
  2. Modrall Sperling
    Water Law
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Stein & Brockmann PA
    Water Law
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Utton & Kery, PA
    Water Law
    2025 | Band 1