
Albuquerque trial firm earns peer recognition for excellence in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights litigation across New Mexico.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albuquerque-based Davis Kelin Law Firm has earned fresh peer-reviewed recognition in the legal industry's most respected directories, marking a period of continued growth for the New Mexico Trial Lawyers firm. Four attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with founding partner Ben Davis designated as a "Lawyer of the Year" and Zackeree Kelin recognized as well. Detailed firm and attorney credentials are available at https://daviskelin.com
"After years of working together as co-counsel and sharing office space, Albuquerque trial attorney Zackeree Kelin and I formed Davis Kelin Law Firm, LLC," said Ben Davis, Founder. "Together, we have helped reshape New Mexico insurance law by challenging outdated legal precedent with new legal arguments and perspectives."
The 2027 honors include founding partners Ben Davis and Zackeree Kelin, alongside Brian K. Branch and Ellen Geske. The recognition of Geske, who joined the firm in January 2023 and was elevated to partner in 2026, reflects the firm's strategic focus on building a deep bench of expertise in high-stakes litigation.
Best Lawyers New Mexico Regional Tier 1 Standing
These individual accolades build upon the firm's performance in the Best Law Firms® 2026 rankings. The respected legal brand awarded Davis Kelin top regional status across multiple disciplines:
- Insurance Law: Regional Tier 1 ranking.
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs: Regional Tier 1 ranking.
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs: Regional Tier 1 ranking.
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs: Regional Tier 2 ranking.
The firm remains focused on representing catastrophically injured clients and families across New Mexico. By securing these peer-reviewed rankings, Davis Kelin continues to solidify its reputation for navigating complex wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. Unlike high-volume practices, the firm accepts only a select number of cases and prepares every one for trial, pairing an aggressive courtroom approach with genuine empathy to deliver the highest quality representation to each client. Further information regarding the firm's services and legal achievements is available at https://daviskelin.com/our-team/.
The Davis Kelin Law Firm has recovered more than $100 million for its clients, secured some of the largest civil verdicts in New Mexico history, successfully advocated for changes in the law that benefit ordinary people, and has been recognized among the Best Law Firms by U.S. News. The firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, so clients pay nothing unless their case is resolved in their favor.
SOURCE Davis Kelin Law Firm
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