Salas v. Guadalupe Credit Union

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that Guadalupe Credit Union’s use of non‑attorney employees to pursue debt‑collection lawsuits constitutes the unauthorized practice of law, and that the plaintiffs have standing under both NMSA 36‑2‑28.1 and the Unfair Practices Act. The Court reversed the district court’s dismissal and remanded with instructions to reinstate the complaint.