Stiff Garcia & Associates

Stiff, Garcia & Associates, LLC is an insurance defense law firm that provides representation to clients facing litigation in New Mexico. The firm serves a diverse client base, including large, nationally recognized insurers, self-insured entities, and state and local governmental entities. Founding partner John S. Stiff began his legal career in 1983.

The firm's practice areas include automobile litigation, insurance coverage, general liability, premises liability, professional liability, product liability, construction defects, and employment and civil rights. Stiff, Garcia & Associates, LLC employs a "Three-Phase Approach" to litigation. This approach involves an initial discovery process to understand case facts and explore options, followed by an in-depth exploration of issues that may prevent settlement. The final phase involves preparing for trial if an agreement cannot be reached. This methodology aims to achieve efficient resolutions and allocate client resources effectively, focusing on out-of-court settlements while maintaining readiness for trial.