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April 2026

April 1, 2026
Gatton Forms Bankruptcy NM, LLC

Chris Gatton forms new firm, Bankruptcy NM, LLC, to continue representing New Mexicans in all aspects of bankruptcy cases.

 

August 2025

August 25, 2025
Chris Gatton Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America ®

Christopher M. Gatton has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in five practices areas:

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy

See the full press release here.

August 9, 2025
Chris Gatton Earns 1st-Degree Black Belt

Gatton & Associates President Chris Gatton recently earned certification as a 1st-Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Chris has trained in this martial art for approximately 13 years (non-consecutively). He has trained most recently at Kim’s Martial Arts for the past two years, where he has also helped coach classes for the past year.

See part of Chris’ final test here.