Aviation · Space · Corporate Strategy

Counsel Built
for the Frontier

Hochman-Vigil & Haddock is New Mexico's law firm for the industries defining what comes next — aviation, space, and the businesses that power them. From Spaceport America to the boardroom, we bring precision where the stakes are highest.

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2019
Roots as DHV Law
NM
Based in Albuquerque
8+
Practice Areas
FAA
Regulatory Expertise
What We Do

Practice Areas

From airspace to orbit to the contract on your desk — we handle the legal challenges that define how businesses move, build, and grow.

Aviation Law

General and commercial aviation: aircraft registration and transactions, carrier certification, pilot and crew matters, airport planning, and UAS/drone law.

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Space Law

Commercial space licensing, launch site regulation, and legal frameworks for the emerging space economy. Counsel for the corridor between Spaceport America and orbit.

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Corporate Strategy

General corporate counsel, capital fundraising, investment transactions, and creative problem-solving for companies navigating challenging legal landscapes.

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Government & Regulatory

Government contracts, CFIUS and export compliance, and regulatory counsel for businesses serving federal agencies and the defense-aerospace sector.

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Intellectual Property

Trademark and copyright disputes, IP portfolio management, licensing, and marketing & advertising compliance from a team with in-house brand experience.

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Complex Litigation

Complex civil and commercial litigation, probate and estate disputes, and high-stakes dispute resolution — advocacy for our clients when the outcome matters most.

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Personal Injury

Serious-injury and wrongful-death representation across aviation, transportation, and auto accidents, product liability, and insurance disputes — pursued with rigor and care.

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Transportation Law

Motor carrier and trucking regulation, DOT and FMCSA compliance, commercial transportation and logistics, and cargo and accident claims — building on our roots in Transportation Law New Mexico.

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Rooted in New Mexico. From the high desert to high orbit, our practice sits at the crossroads of Spaceport America, Kirtland Air Force Base, and one of the nation's most active aerospace corridors.
Our Team

Built on Experience

A small firm with the depth of a large one. Our partners bring focused expertise to every engagement.

Dayan Hochman-Vigil

Dayan "Day" Hochman-Vigil

Partner

A native New Mexican, third-generation pilot, and the only private certified expert aviation and space law attorney in the state. LLM, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University — the world's #1 aviation and space law program.

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Day earned her J.D. from UNM School of Law and practiced aviation regulatory law in Washington, D.C. at Eckert Seamans, advising on U.S. and global regulatory requirements for commercial carriers, airports, and pilot certification, and working with the TSA, NTSB, DOT, and CBP. She founded DHV Law in 2019 and Transportation Law New Mexico in 2023, and was named one of Albuquerque Business First's "40 Under 40" for her work expanding New Mexico's aviation and space sectors. Her practice spans all matters of general and commercial aviation, drone law, personal injury, employment, complex commercial litigation, and probate.

Justin Haddock

Justin Haddock

Partner

Cornell Law–trained corporate strategist who has led legal at aerospace and technology companies — most recently as Head of Legal for Sceye, Inc., the Moriarty-based aerospace and material science company.

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Justin began his career in intellectual property at Norton Rose Fulbright and King & Spalding in Austin, then went in-house at Hasbro, negotiating licensing for brands including TRANSFORMERS®, MY LITTLE PONY®, GI JOE®, and SCRABBLE®, before leading the IP and Marketing legal team at Indeed, Inc. His practice focuses on general corporate strategy: regulatory compliance (CFIUS, export), government contracts, capital fundraising, contract drafting and negotiation, IP portfolio management, marketing compliance, and labor & employment.

Where New Mexico Law Meets the Aerospace Frontier

Hochman-Vigil & Haddock unites New Mexico's leading aviation and space law practice with deep corporate, IP, and regulatory experience drawn from aerospace, technology, and consumer brands.

Based in Albuquerque, we serve clients ranging from pilots and carriers to spaceport operators, aerospace manufacturers, and the businesses that support them.

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Whether you need regulatory counsel, a contract negotiated, or strategic guidance — we're here.

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40077
Albuquerque, NM 87196
Submissions route to info@hvh-law.com. Contacting HVH Law does not create an attorney-client relationship.