Ernestina R. Cruz

Damian L. Martinez

Mynatt Martinez Springer P.C.

• As the managing director and vice president of the Holt Mynatt Martínez P.C. law firm in Las Cruces, New Mexico, attorney Damian L. Martinez provides exceptional representation and support to a diverse range of clients across the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:·       Civil rights defense·       Governmental representation·       Commercial law and litigation·       Labor and employment law·       Insurance defenseAs a litigator, Mr. Martinez focuses his practice primarily on defending the rights and interests of municipalities and other local government entities regarding constitutional violations and excessive police force claims. A veteran of dozens of jury and bench trials, he has achieved significant success as an attorney, including securing multiple defense verdicts for the City of Las Cruces in cases involving suicide by cop and other wrongful death claims.Along with maintaining a successful trial practice, he has also handled numerous appeals before various state and federal appellate courts, and he routinely handles complex employment and labor law claims for communities across his area that fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the New Mexico Human Rights Act. He also provides invaluable counsel to his clients to help them with their contract issues and other matters, and to help them avoid any potential litigation in the future.A 1998 graduate of New Mexico Highlands University, Mr. Martinez obtained his Juris Doctor cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2001. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, the District of Colorado and the Western District of Texas as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.A former captain with the U.S. Air Force's Judge Advocate General Corps, Mr. Martinez also holds his admission to practice before the U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He has also earned recognition from A.M. Best as a Recommended Insurance Attorney, and he has received many other accolades from his peers.