Parnall Law Firm

Albuquerque has joined the ranks of metropolitan cities across America that are dealing with the latest ride-share transportation fad: rentable electric scooters. The scooters are flooding downtown ABQ and the University of New Mexico campus. Unfortunately, what typically follows the roll-out of e-scooters in a community is a string of…

As a native of Albuquerque, and an attorney with more than 20 years of experience, I am committed to doing all I can to improve the lives of the people in this community. My commitment to this community extends beyond the practice of law. I have been a member of…

If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run driver, you’re already in pain and possibly facing large medical bills, along with lost time at work and other complications. But there is no need to face these challenges alone. Knowing the laws concerning hit-and-run incidents can help ensure that your rights are…

If a minor commits a school shooting in New Mexico with a gun belonging to his or her parents, any parent who loses a child may ask whether the gunman’s parents can be held liable. Legally, a parent whose child is injured or killed by a criminal act may seek…

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but each year, thousands of people are bitten or mauled by dogs. In many cases, negligent owners are to blame for dog attacks. Understanding the liability for owners, as well as victims’ rights, can ease some of the stress of suffering a dog attack. Continue reading →

New Mexico offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities for residents and tourists. These activities, such as skiing, bungee jumping, horseback riding, ballooning, rock climbing, and more, have inherent dangers. Because of the risks, owners of activity companies often require participants to sign “waivers of liability” or “assumption of the…

Drunk-driving crashes kill more than 10,000 people a year. That’s one person every 50 minutes. Many states, including New Mexico, have taken steps to keep drunk drivers off the roads. Here is a summary of the primary drunk driving laws in our State. Blood Alcohol Limits The national standard for…

Big Brothers, Big Sisters has always operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. They are the largest volunteer-supported mentor network in the United States, and strive to create positive relationships that support children facing adversity by providing them with…

Housed within the University of New Mexico Center for the Arts, Popejoy Hall is the premier performing arts venue within the state. Popejoy Presents is their signature series of live performance events, including touring Broadway productions, dance performances, and music ranging from classical and jazz to music and performances from various ethnic…

For the past 35 years, Roadrunner Food Bank has worked to address the problem of hunger among the citizens of New Mexico. The food bank had humble beginnings as a one-pastor operation based out of the trunk of Reverend Titus Scholl’s car. Now located in a renovated food distribution facility…