Kathrin M. Kinzer-Ellington

Kathrin M. Kinzer-Ellington serves as the attorney and counselor at law at Kathrin Kinzer Ellington LLC in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Under her guidance, the firm has earned a reputation for strategic advocacy and personalized service. With more than three decades of distinguished practice in family law, she offers counsel and advocacy in matters encompassing divorce, valuation and equitable distribution of family-owned enterprises, child custody (both intra- and interstate), child support, spousal maintenance, prenuptial agreements, enforcement proceedings, guardianships and appellate review.

Ms. Kinzer-Ellington’s practice extends to real estate law, where she resolves boundary disputes, litigates quiet-title actions and establishes constructive trusts. She also oversees probate administration and will contests predicated on undue influence. A firm believer in the prudent resolution of conflicts, she endeavors to settle contested matters through alternative dispute resolution modalities, such as settlement facilitation and collaborative law, before resorting to formal litigation.

In the early 1990s, Ms. Kinzer-Ellington was instrumental in founding the mediation program for New Mexico’s First Judicial District, reflecting her commitment to fostering cooperative solutions. Her collaborative approach is grounded in a thorough appreciation of each client’s unique objectives and concerns; crafting effective remedies requires a deep understanding of clients’ circumstances and objectives.

Ms. Kinzer-Ellington’s academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from The University of New Mexico School of Law in 1987. That same year, she was licensed in New Mexico. Her professional excellence has been acknowledged by The Best Lawyers in America, which recognized her in its family law category in 2013 and 2014. Further affirming her competence, she holds board certification as a family law specialist from the State Bar of New Mexico.