About Shane
Shane Maier earned a B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 2010 and a J.D. from the same law school in 2017. He completed a certified program in Natural Resources Law at the University of New Mexico, a credential that complements work he later took on in state litigation and regulatory matters. His academic record ties him to New Mexico legal circles from early on.
Maier began working in legal support positions while completing his education. In 2008 he worked as a legal assistant at Law and Resource Planning Associates. He later served as a paralegal and law clerk at Rose L. Brand & Associates, a post listed in his biography as beginning in 2012. Those years in supporting roles exposed him to document preparation, client intake and case research.
After law school he moved into licensed practice. In 2017 he joined O Brien & Padilla, P.C. as an associate lawyer. That role gave him front-line experience in courtroom matters and client advocacy. In 2020 he worked at the Law Office of Adam Oakey, taking on a broader caseload and more direct client responsibilities.
In 2022 Maier became owner and partner at Gauthier & Maier Law Office, P.C. The firm listing reflects his shift into leadership and practice management. As a firm partner he handles both client-facing work and the administrative tasks that come with running a small firm. His career path shows a steady move from support roles to senior practice responsibilities.
Maier maintains professional ties within New Mexico. He is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and previously held membership in the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, where he served as an editor from 2017 to 2020. Those affiliations indicate participation in both plaintiff and defense-oriented professional communities.
His practice experience spans civil litigation and matters that touch on natural resources law, an area tied to his university certification. Colleagues note that his early background as a paralegal and law clerk informs how he prepares cases and manages discovery. He has handled courtroom work since his time as an associate and continued such work after establishing his firm.
He currently practices civil litigation and natural resources law.
