Ramona J. Martinez is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience, including serving as lead counsel in numerous jury trials throughout New Mexico. Her years of trial practice have shaped a practical, strategic approach to litigation, with an emphasis on effective advocacy and achieving results for her clients.

In addition to her trial practice, Ramona brings extensive experience in legislative affairs, government relations, and public policy. Her background includes service in a governor's administration, drafting legislation, and advocating before the New Mexico Legislature on behalf of state agencies and the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Her experience working within government and navigating the legislative process provides a valuable perspective on the intersection of law, public policy, and litigation.

As a Senior Attorney at Mayer LLP, Ramona represents clients in civil litigation, including with a focus on insurance defense and trucking and transportation-related litigation. She handles all phases of litigation, from case evaluation and discovery through motion practice, negotiation, and trial. Her extensive courtroom experience informs her approach to developing effective trial strategies, preparing witnesses, and presenting complex issues clearly and persuasively to judges and juries.

Throughout her career, Ramona has held leadership positions in private practice and government, including serving as general counsel to New Mexico state agencies and operating her own law practice. She has also served on state commissions and boards addressing access to justice, criminal justice policy, and economic development.

A native of Northern New Mexico, Ramona brings a deep understanding of the state's communities and its unique legal and political landscape to her practice. She combines that perspective with decades of courtroom experience and a commitment to providing thoughtful, prepared, and effective representation for her clients.

Services

• Litigation

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2007, Presidential Scholar
• University of New Mexico, B.A., 2002, Political Science and Criminology

Admissions

• State Bar of New Mexico
• United States District Court for the District of New Mexico