Kurt B. Gilbert

Kurt Gilbert focuses his practice on civil litigation and the defense of catastrophic product liability, ski area/recreation/sport operator litigation, toxic tort, professional liability, and negligence matters throughout New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. He has represents businesses and clients as plaintiffs and has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements on their behalf. Some of Mr. Gilbert’s verdicts and accomplishments as trial counsel are set forth below. Having tried cases throughout state and federal courts over the past twenty-five years, Mr. Gilbert is an experienced trial lawyer with the proven ability to prepare and try complex and high stakes cases before judges and juries. Mr. Gilbert’s trial experience, combined with his work ethic and approach to the lawyer-client relationship assists him in advising clients on important issues including trial strategy and preparation. Known for his pragmatic and strategic counsel and advice, Mr. Gilbert routinely advises clients regarding a broad array of legal issues to minimize and contain their legal risks, as well as to combat and defend litigation against his clients. 

A native New Mexican and Albuquerque Academy graduate, Mr. Gilbert received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University before returning to home to attend University of New Mexico School of Law and pursue a litigation career. A lifelong skier, mountain biker, and outdoorsman, Mr. Gilbert pairs his personal and professional interests by representing ski areas and recreational facility/premises operators in personal injury litigation filed against them. 

Mr. Gilbert is a member of the Association of Ski Area Defense Attorneys, the International Association of Defense Counsel, and the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Gilbert achieved Martindale Hubbel “AV” rating in 2005 and has been repeatedly honored as a Super Lawyer. Recognized for years by Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Gilbert was awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for defense litigation in 2023.