Attorney Eric Ortiz
Eric is a trial lawyer and mental health counselor in training. Eric cut his teeth as a lawyer suing banks and defending people in foreclosure. He has also practiced in probate litigation for over a decade. His focus as a mental health professional is death anxiety and complex personality problems. He takes pride in defending peoples’ rights in court while helping them navigate the (often) frustrating, difficult, and emotionally taxing probate process. Eric has tried dozens of trials and handled hundreds of hearings in probate, real estate litigation, foreclosure, consumer protection, and personal injury cases.
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D. 2010, Fred Hart Award for Excellence in Commercial Law
Admitted Courts & Jurisdictions
New Mexico State and Appellate Courts
United States District Court, District of New Mexico
Volunteer Activities & Interests
Mental Health Counselor in Training, emphasis in existential therapy, psychoanalysis, and mindfulness.
Volunteer—Mental Crisis CounselorÂ
Interests include spending time in nature, swimming, yoga, creative writing, and playing chess.