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.
From airspace to orbit to the contract on your desk — we handle the legal challenges that define how businesses move, build, and grow.
General and commercial aviation: aircraft registration and transactions, carrier certification, pilot and crew matters, airport planning, and UAS/drone law.
Learn more →Commercial space licensing, launch site regulation, and legal frameworks for the emerging space economy. Counsel for the corridor between Spaceport America and orbit.
Learn more →General corporate counsel, capital fundraising, investment transactions, and creative problem-solving for companies navigating challenging legal landscapes.
Learn more →Government contracts, CFIUS and export compliance, and regulatory counsel for businesses serving federal agencies and the defense-aerospace sector.
Learn more →Trademark and copyright disputes, IP portfolio management, licensing, and marketing & advertising compliance from a team with in-house brand experience.
Learn more →Complex civil and commercial litigation, probate and estate disputes, and high-stakes dispute resolution — advocacy for our clients when the outcome matters most.
Learn more →Serious-injury and wrongful-death representation across aviation, transportation, and auto accidents, product liability, and insurance disputes — pursued with rigor and care.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →A small firm with the depth of a large one. Our partners bring focused expertise to every engagement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you need regulatory counsel, a contract negotiated, or strategic guidance — we're here.