Sole Source Purchase for Legal Services

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking to purchase legal services for the active litigation matters, Kiehne et al. v. New Mexico Department of Game & Fish et al., and New Mexico Trappers Ass’n v. Torrez et al. The department requires a law firm with a thorough knowledge of the department's elk management practices, rules, and regulations, as well as experience in litigating complex matters and appellate practice. The selected law firm will provide legal representation and services in these matters. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The law firm must have a thorough knowledge of the department's elk management practices, rules, and regulations. • The law firm must have experience in litigating complex matters and appellate practice. • The law firm must have a unique and beneficial relationship with opposing counsel and the assigned district judge. • The law firm must be able to provide legal representation and services in the Seventh Judicial District Court, the New Mexico Court of Appeals, and the New Mexico Supreme Court. • The law firm must be able to provide legal representation and services in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.