About Attorney Kevin P. Holmes
A Smart, Hard-Working, Fierce Advocate for Justice
Kevin is a native New Mexican, a Military Veteran, and a devoted husband and father.
Kevin has represented clients in multi-million dollar wrongful death cases, complex medical malpractice cases, and catastrophic injury claims. And he’s litigated cases that garnered national and international media attention.
Kevin has tried and won cases in state district courts, litigated and won cases before the New Mexico Supreme Court, and swiftly obtained resolutions for his clients in Federal court.
Now, Kevin is available to represent injured New Mexicans and their families in New Mexico.
Kevin P. Holmes
An Experienced Lawyer Who Will Fight for Your Rights
Multi-MIllion Dollar settlements
Kevin’s represented clients in multi-million dollar wrongful death cases, complex medical malpractice cases, and catastrophic injury claims. And he’s litigated cases that garnered national and international media attention.
Experienced Trial Lawyer Who Will Go to Court
Kevin has tried and won cases in state district courts, litigated and won cases before the New Mexico Supreme Court, and swiftly obtained resolutions for his clients in cases in Federal court.
Native New Mexican
Proud Military Veteran
Devoted Husband & Father
Kevin is passionate about representing injured New Mexicans and their families in New Mexico.
Kevin’s Experience
Attorney-law clerk for Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels on the New Mexico Supreme Court
Kevin’s first job out of law school was serving as a law clerk for Chief Justice Daniels for two years. Kevin helped draft opinions that would become the “law of the land” in New Mexico’s highest court. Kevin’s experience as an appellate law clerk gives him an advantage in cases at all levels. He knows how to take a case all the way to the top, and he knows what to do in a trial to make sure the jury’s verdict stands.
Public Prosecutor in Albuquerque
After serving as a law clerk at the New Mexico Supreme Court, Kevin became a prosecutor in Albuquerque, where he prosecuted serious violent offenses, including murders, rapes, kidnappings, and armed robberies. Kevin gained substantial trial experience while serving as a prosecutor. He tried more than twice as many cases as the average prosecutor at the time, and he quickly gained a reputation as a talented trial advocate who was to be respected.
Adjunct Professor at UNM Law School
After Kevin gained significant trial experience, the UNM School of Law invited him to be an adjunct professor. For years now, Kevin has co-taught Trial Practice Workshop, instructing the next generation of trial lawyers while honing his own trial skills at the same time.
Attorney at McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA
After serving as a prosecutor, Kevin joined the office of McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA, where he worked under the guidance and tutelage of legendary trial lawyer Randi McGinn and the other stellar plaintiff’s attorneys there. It was there that Kevin learned how to investigate and prosecute cases on behalf of injured people, and he has taken the invaluable lessons learned there and brought them to his own practice.
Kevin's Education
Kevin graduated near the top of his class from the University of New Mexico School of law. He earned magna cum laude honors and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif (a national honor society for law graduates), and he was selected to the Dean’s List nearly every semester.
Kevin was the captain of the school’s mock trial team, and his classmates gave him the Clarence Darrow Award–selecting him as the classmate they would call if they ever needed a lawyer. He also won the A.H. McCleod and J. Roehl prizes for excellence in trial advocacy.
Millions of Dollars Recovered for Regular People & Employees
$500,000+
settlement
For a client who lost their home due to bank mortgage violations. We also got them a free house in the settlement.
$275,000+
settlement
For a client who was in a car crash that resulted in injuries and hospitalization.
$125,000+
settlement
This client had a lawsuit against the government for excessive force.
Kevin’s Blog
Will my Insurance Rates Increase if I Make a Claim After a car Accident?
Insurance policies are contracts--a promise between the insurance company and their insured (the person who has the policy) that in exchange for paying the insured's premiums, the company promises coverage if the insured ever needs it. Liability insurance is the...
Workers Compensation – Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) – How is it Determined?
When you get hurt at work, you are entitled to two primary forms of benefits under Workers' Compensation: Indemnity Benefits (money) and Medical Care. Your employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier usually covers both. The medical care you obtain is generally...
Can I Change Doctors or get a Second Opinion in my Workers Compensation Case?
If you have been hurt at work, you are generally entitled to two categories of benefits: money benefits for your disability (permanent or temporary disability) and medical benefits in the form of fully paid-for medical care. The Workers' Compensation Insurer is...
What is Maximum Medical Improvement and why does it Matter for my Workers’ Compensation Case?
Types of Benefits in a Workers' Compensation ClaimIf you've been hurt at work and have a workers' compensation claim, you are generally entitled to two kinds of benefits: Indemnity benefits (Money benefits) and Medical Benefits. Indemnity benefits take two forms:...
Workers’ Compensation Denied My Claim – Called it a Preexisting Condition
If you got hurt at work, you've probably been told that you were covered. Your employer's Workers' Compensation Insurance plan is there to provide you with medical coverage and treatment for your injuries, money for your missed time at work, and compensation for any...
Oil and Gas Boom in Southeastern New Mexico Leading to Injuries
Southeastern New Mexico is home to the Permian Basin, one of the largest oil fields in the United States. The field is an important source of oil, natural gas, and potash. Increases in technology and efficiency, combined with increasing demand for oil and natural gas,...