About Gregory W. MacKenzie

Greg has been a partner at Hurley Toevs Styles Hamblin & Panter PA since 2008. He was formerly a partner of the trust and estate litigation firm of Popejoy & MacKenzie PC. Greg is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law and was admitted to practice before the New Mexico courts in 1993 and has been working as a litigation lawyer since that time. Since 1997, Greg has devoted virtually all of his practice to representing clients in probate, estate and trust litigation. This includes representing clients who are contesting or defending the validity of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents and those who are involved in litigation over the administration of estates and trusts. His cases frequently involve allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and the construction of controlling instruments such as wills and trusts. He regularly represents individual and professional guardians and conservators, petitioners and persons interested in the affairs of vulnerable adults. He regularly provides litigation, consultation and risk management services to guardians, conservators and fiduciaries serving in difficult situations. Many of the cases Greg has handled in this area have been intensely litigated and have been filed in an effort to combat elder exploitation.

Greg also frequently handles litigation in contested complex guardianships and conservatorships. He has served as guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults involved in those types of proceedings. Greg has received his certificate (2005) from the UNM School of Law mediation course and has served as a mediator in cases involving contested trusts, probates and difficult guardianships and conservatorships.

Greg is the chair of the Trust and Estate Division of the Real Property and Trust Section of the New Mexico State Bar. Greg has been recognized as AV-Rated by Martindale and was elected a fellow to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel in 2010. He is an active member of the Fiduciary Litigation Committee of that College and currently serves as the Membership Chair for New Mexico. Greg is an active member of the New Mexico Guardianship Association having been a past two term president and currently serving as. Vice-President. Greg is current member of the Board of Directors for the National Guardianship Association.

 

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Litigation
Posted by anonymous
January 21, 2014
Hired Attorney

Mr MacKenzie and his staff were professionals in every sense of the word. He worked diligently to resolve my family's unfortunate situation for the best possible outcome. He was always respectful and understanding to our opinions, needs and feelings. Mr. MacKenzie's representation was awesome and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 12, 2013
Hired Attorney

He is an awesome guy. He is very knowledgeable in his field and gets the job done. I would recommend him without hesitation!

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2013
Hired Attorney

Hard working and thorough. His integrity and knowledge are top-notch. Highest recommendation.

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
October 04, 2018
Hired Attorney

Greg is an amazing attorney, but before that he is an amazing person. I couldn't say enough good things to make up for what he did for us.

Contested Wills
Posted by Wesley
April 17, 2023
Hired Attorney

Totally unresponsive - lacks the most basic understanding of NM Probate law - You would be better off hiring Saul Goodman.

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Areas of Law

  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Contested Wills
  • Other 5
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Contested Trusts
    • Contested Probates
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship (Contested and Uncontested)
    • Pro Bono work on International Human Rights Issues

Practice Details

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    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Litigation Manager
    Firm Name
    Hurley, Toevs, Styles, Hamblin & Panter, P.A.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%

    Frequent speaker on topics dealing with guardianship, conservatorship and trust and estate litigation, including related legislative developments.

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, New Mexico
    1995, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
    Memberships
    State Bar of New Mexico
    Director, State Bar of New Mexico Real Property, Trust and Estate Section
    Fellow: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (Elected 2011), member, Fiduciary Litigation Committee.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

    Syracuse University
    Class of 1993
    M.A.

    University of New Mexico School of Law
    Mediation Certificate
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Gregory W. MacKenzie was admitted in 1993 to the State of New Mexico.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Gregory W. MacKenzie has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Hurley, Toevs, Styles, Hamblin & Panter, P.A. has 9 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Gregory W. MacKenzie attended Syracuse University.
  • How much pro bono work does this attorney do?
    Gregory W. MacKenzie spends 10% of their time working pro bono.