Jackie’s Practice
Jacqueline Berg helps individuals navigate estate planning, estate and trust administration, and guardianships and conservatorships. She has a practical, hands-on approach backed by experience and a humane, compassionate approach to the often-difficult circumstances of her clients. As a skilled attorney, she helps clients understand their options and customizes a plan and strategy ideal for the client’s current situation. Count on her to be reliable and accessible while bringing peace of mind to meet your personal goals.
Jacqueline Berg has focused her general practice in:
- Administrative Law
- Business Law
- Health Care and Health Care Regulatory Law
- General Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship and Conservatorship cases
- Probate and Trust Administration
Education
J.D., University of New Mexico, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 2006
Master of Arts coursework, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, 1995
B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Graduated with High Distinction, Art History and French, 1992
Experience
Sommer Udall Law Firm, Former Partner. With the firm September 2013 – September 2022
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department, Counsel to the Long-Term Care State Ombudsman and Assistant General Counsel. 2012- 2013
New Mexico Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel. 2006 – 2012
New Mexico Court of Appeals, Externship, summer 2006
New Mexico Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM, Law Clerk summer 2005
Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of General Counsel, Albuquerque, NM, Law Clerk summer 2004
UNM Accessibility Services, Albuquerque, NM, tutor for Civil Procedure, during law school
Bar Admissions
State of New Mexico
Practicing Law Since
2006
Professional Associations and Memberships
Santa Fe Estate Planning Council Board Member
Coming Home Connection Board Member
Interests, Hobbies, Awards, Recognitions
Health Law Scholar Award, 2006
Certificate in Art Appraisal from NYU, 1996
Arts, Languages
Enjoys time with family and pets, hiking and travel.
