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Anthony J. Trujillo
Of Counsel

(505) 989-7260ajt@gknet.com

T.J. practices governmental affairs law, administrative law, environmental and natural resources litigation, and general commercial litigation. His experience includes a variety of legal matters including issues related to mining, oil and gas, agriculture, water rights, water quality, energy, employment law, and civil rights. T.J. serves as a lobbyist for clients on state and local issues, including activities dealing with drafting legislation, testifying before legislative committees, and developing advocacy strategies for clients on legislative and regulatory matters.

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Anthony J. Trujillo

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

A summary of TJ's most recent and relevant experience includes:

  • Prevailed in a rulemaking hearing before the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board opposing substantial fee increases proposed by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED);
  • Served as counsel on behalf of Freeport-McMoRan before the Water Quality Control Commission in support of the Copper Rule;
  • Served as counsel on behalf of the Dairy Industry Group for a Clean Environment before the Water Quality Control Commission in support of the Dairy Rule;
  • Served as counsel on behalf of Horizon Ag-Product before the New Mexico Mining Commission regarding rule changes to the New Mexico Mining Act.
  • Drafted and advocated for legislation dealing with regulatory reform dealing with the Administrative Procedures Act, Uniform Administrative Hearing Act, and State Rules Act; and
  • Participated in rulemakings and adjudicatory hearings before multiple state agencies, board, and commissions.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

  • Gila Resources Information Project v. New Mexico Water Quality Control Com’n, 2015-NMCA-076, 355 P.3d 36 (2015)
  • New Mexico Atty. Gen. v. New Mexico Public Regulation Com’n, 2015-NMSC-032, 359 P.3d 133 (2015)
  • New Mexico Mining Assn. v. Water Quality Control Commission, 2007-NMCA-084, 164 P.3d 81 (2015)
  • Manning v. Mining and Minerals Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, 2006-NMSC-027, 90 P.3d 506 (2006)
  • Salguero v. City of Clovis, 366 F.3d 1168 (10th Cir. 2004)
  • Stein v. Legal Advertising Committee of the Disciplinary Board, 304 F.Supp.2d 1274 (D.N.M. 2003)
  • Stein v. Legal Advertising Committee of the Disciplinary Board, 272 F.Supp.2d 1260 (D.N.M. 2003)
  • Manning v. Mining and Minerals Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, 2004-NMCA-052, 90 P.3d 506 (N.M. Ct. Appl. 2004)
  • United States v. Malouff, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 23841 (10th Cir. 2004)
  • Salguero v. City of Clovis, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 25308 (D.N.M. 2003)
  • Stein v. Legal Advertising Committee of the Disciplinary Board, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24394 (D.N.M. 2003)

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Association of Commerce and Industry, Environment Committee, Vice-Chair
  • Leadership New Mexico, Class of 2006-2007, Member
  • New Mexico Amigos, Member
  • New Mexico Mining Association, Legislative Committee, Member
  • New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, Government Affairs Committee, Member
  • Dairy Producers of New Mexico, Member
  • New Mexico Tax Research Institute, Member
  • Permian Basin Petroleum Association
  • Small Business-Friendly Task Force, 2011

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Chambers USA®, 2017-2020
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Natural Resources Law, 2021-2025
  • Doc Weiler/Marvin Watts Award for Professionalism, New Mexico Mining Association, 2015
  • Exemplary Service Award, Association of Commerce and Industry, 2006

News

  • G&K’s Santa Fe Team Prevails in Rulemaking Hearing Before the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board - November 5, 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Recognizes 51 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 15, 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Recognizes 52 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 21, 2023
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2023 Recognizes 41 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 18, 2022
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Recognizes 37 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 19, 2021
  • Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 36 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys - August 21, 2020
  • Gallagher & Kennedy Achieves Top Rankings in 2020 Chambers USA - May 15, 2020
  • Gallagher & Kennedy Achieves Top Rankings in 2019 Chambers USA - April 29, 2019
  • New Mexico Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gallagher & Kennedy Client Freeport-McMoRan in “Copper Rule” Case - March 9, 2018
  • Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys & Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA 2017 - May 31, 2017

Publications

  • Industrial Revenue Bonds Now Available for Mining & Energy Projects - May 1, 2015
  • One-On-One Interview - May 14, 2011

PRACTICE AREAS

  • Administrative & Regulatory
  • Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Government Affairs
  • Litigation
  • Agribusiness

Bar & Court Admissions

  • New Mexico, 2000
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2000
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 2002

Education

  • University of Arizona
    J.D., 2000
  • Western New Mexico University
    M.B.A., 2000
  • University of Arizona
    B.S.B.A, 1995

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