Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Santa Fe Legal Representation for Employment & Intellectual Property Cases
At the Law Office of Timothy L. Butler, we provide dedicated legal representation rooted in over 25 years of experience practicing law in New Mexico. Our firm focuses on employment law, intellectual property, and computer/internet law, offering clients personalized service and hands-on advocacy. With a career spanning roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory and private practice, I bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to protecting client interests.My approach emphasizes direct communication, transparency, and leveraging extensive experience in New Mexico's legal landscape to achieve favorable outcomes. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with a BV rating and listed in Best Lawyers in America, our firm prioritizes ethical standards and client-centered representation. We handle every case aspect personally, ensuring clients receive prompt responses and dedicated support throughout their legal matters.
Services
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Computer/Internet Law
Legal Representation
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of New Mexico legal experience with direct attorney involvement.
- Our practice combines insider knowledge of Los Alamos National Laboratory operations.
- BV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for professional achievement and ethics.
- We provide 24/7 availability for urgent client needs and court deadlines.
- Personalized case management with no delegation to junior staff.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
What people say
'Exceptional integrity'
'Proven track record'
'Personalized service'
'Expert LANL knowledge'
'Responsive communication'
Services
Employment Law
We represent employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment cases. Our practice addresses wage disputes, contract negotiations, and retaliation claims. Clients receive strategic advocacy backed by deep understanding of New Mexico employment statutes and courtroom experience.
Intellectual Property
Our firm handles trademark registration, patent applications, and copyright enforcement. We assist clients with licensing agreements, trade secret protection, and infringement litigation. Services include technology transfer agreements and intellectual property portfolio management for businesses and inventors.
Computer/Internet Law
We resolve domain name disputes, software licensing conflicts, and online privacy issues. Practice areas include cybersecurity compliance, digital contract disputes, and internet defamation cases. Our services address emerging technology challenges for businesses and individuals.
People
Timothy L. Butler
Attorney & Founder
With over 25 years of New Mexico legal experience, Timothy L. Butler specializes in employment law, intellectual property, and computer/internet law. A graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, he maintains a BV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for intellectual property law.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We focus on employment law, intellectual property, and computer/internet law cases throughout New Mexico.
How much experience do you have with employment law cases?
Our attorney has over 25 years of experience, including representing employees against major employers like Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Can you handle complex intellectual property disputes?
Yes, we manage trademark, patent, and copyright cases including technology transfer agreements and infringement litigation.
What service areas do you cover?
We serve clients across New Mexico, including Santa Fe, Tesuque, Glorieta, and surrounding counties.
