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Christopher P. Muirhead's Profile Image

Christopher P. "Chris" Muirhead

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2009.
500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000, P.O. Box 2168 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
(505) 848-1800
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cmuirhead@modrall.com
Firm: Modrall Sperling
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Modrall Sperling


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Phone Number (505) 848-1800

Chris Muirhead concentrates his practice in the area of public finance. For more than twenty years, numerous New Mexico municipalities and counties have relied on Chris for advice on their public financing matters such as general obligation bonds, gross receipts tax revenue bonds, utility system revenue bonds, special district financings, and economic development projects. He serves as general counsel and issuer’s counsel for the New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, a state-wide issuer of conduit debt for New Mexico healthcare facilities.

Best Lawyers in America® named Chris 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Albuquerque in two areas of practice:  Municipal Law and Public Finance Law.  Chambers USA has recognized Chris in the area of Corporate/Commercial, and reported in 2017, he is a trusted and respected figure among clients, who note “he really immerses himself in our business, understanding what we do and why and contextualizing the excellent work that he does. This speaks volumes.” Additionally, Chris has achieved the AV® peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible.

Prior to joining the firm, Chris served as a law clerk to The Honorable James A. Parker, U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico. Chris is a Modrall Sperling shareholder, current Chair of the Public Finance Group, and has served as Head of the firm’s Transactions Department.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
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Municipal Law
Public Finance Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Christopher P. Muirhead
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Public Finance Law, Albuquerque (2023)
Municipal Law, Albuquerque (2016)
Public Finance Law, Albuquerque (2016)
Municipal Law, Albuquerque (2012)
  • Chambers USA Directories of America's Leading Lawyers in Business in Corporate/Commercial, 2009-present
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • Best Lawyers in America® in Municipal Law and Public Finance Law, 2009-present
Education
University of New Mexico, J.D.
Graduated 1993
University of New Mexico, BA
Graduated 1988
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (505) 848-1800
cmuirhead@modrall.com
500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000, P.O. Box 2168
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
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