Peter M. Kelton

Mr. Kelton is a Director with the Business Department in the Albuquerque office focusing primarily on public finance and economic development law.  He regularly provides counsel and guidance to developers and local governments regarding commercial, industrial and residential projects, utilizing to great effect local economic development tools such as industrial revenue bonds, LEDA funding, and special district financing.

Since joining the firm in 2018, Mr. Kelton has had the honor and privilege of playing a major role in facilitating many of New Mexico’s most momentous projects, resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars of investment throughout the state.  He has provided critical support to clients such as Netflix, Meta Platforms, Pattern and Intel in their efforts to locate, develop and expand their New Mexico operations through his structuring of complex public-private partnerships with local and state governments.  Mr. Kelton often advises developers and local governments regarding large-scale renewable energy projects.  In connection with these efforts, Best Lawyers has recognized Mr. Kelton in its Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his expertise in municipal and public finance law.

In addition to Mr. Kelton’s extensive experience in public finance and economic development, he provides support to clients in the areas of land use and real estate development, securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and business litigation. Mr. Kelton also advises government clients with respect to state laws concerning open governance and constitutional considerations.