
Mark J. Caruso
Free ConsultationLawyers in Albuquerque, NM in Albuquerque, NM
About Mark J. Caruso
Caruso Law Offices exclusively represents victims of car, truck, motorcycle and other motor vehicle accidents and collisions. Our senior attorney, Mark Caruso, was a former auto insurance attorney working against the victims of these crashes. He now exclusively represents these same victims against insurance companies and large corporations who are responsible for paying victims the money they deserve. Caruso knows the ins-and-outs of the insurance claims business, and uses the information he learned as an insurance defense attorney to get clients the most money possible. Recently a federal court jury awarded one of Caruso's clients $7.4 million, another recently awarded $5.4 million. He also recently settled a $12 million dollar case with a large insurance company. Awards and Honors Honors American Jurisprudence Award in Administrative Law Martindale-Hubbell BV Highly Rated in Skill and Ethics Rated Better Business Bureau, A+ Rating American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, Client Satisfaction Award AVVO, Client Distinction Award Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100 Lawyers National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Top 10 Attorneys The Legal Network, Top Personal Injury Lawyers in New Mexico Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
Education
Legal Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California, 1982
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Pepperdine University School of Law, Honors Board
Non Legal Education
- Pepperdine University, Seaver College, Malibu, California, 1979
- B.S., Bachelor of Science
- Honors: magna cum laude
- The National College of Advocacy, 1988
- Keenan Ball Trial College (Reptile), 2017
Past Positions
- Chairman, New Mexico Municipal Boundary Commission (1988-1991) Member, (2011 to date)
- Executive Director and Lobbyist, New Mexico Right to Work Committee and Oklahoma Freedom to Work Committee (1984-1986)
- Campaign Manager, Boulter for U.S. Congress, (TX, 13th) (1983-1984)
- Federal Trade Commission in Los Angeles, Lobbyist
- Languages
- English
- Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- NM Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Attorney Advisory Committee
- Better Business Bureau of the Southwest (New Mexico)
- Legacy Church
- New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, Member
- New Mexico Massage Therapy Board, 2015 - 2017
Bar Admissions
- California, 1982
- New Mexico, 1987
- U.S. District Court District of New Mexico, 1988
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1983
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
Other Affiliations
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- National Trial Lawyers (Member)
- American Society of Legal Advocates (Member)
- Esteemed Lawyers of America (Member)
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (Member)
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (Member)
- Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Mark J. Caruso |
| Firm | Caruso Law Offices, P.C. |
| Address | 4302 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 |
| Phone | 505-883-5000 |
| Phone | 505-883-5012 |
| Website | carusolaw.com |
| Website | carusolaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |