Bertrand Parnall is the founder and owner of Parnall Law Firm, established in 2009. His experiences throughout his life have shaped the type of law firm he wanted to create, with a focus on making lives better for individuals who have been injured through no fault of their own. Bertrand Parnall's upbringing involved living in various countries, including Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tunisia, where he witnessed extreme poverty and hunger. These experiences influenced his desire to advocate for fairness and justice.
Bertrand Parnall greatly admired his father, Theodore Parnall, who was a law professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law and a resident legal advisor in multiple countries. Bertrand initially envisioned himself as a writer and pursued a major in history and French at Rice University. He received his B.A. from Rice University in 1993 and later attended the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Parnall Law Firm has experienced significant growth while maintaining a strong focus on providing excellent service to clients. Bertrand Parnall believes that what sets the firm apart is the way they treat their clients — with empathy, commitment, and responsiveness. The firm operates as a team, emphasizing values such as teamwork, talent, truth, tenacity, and triumph.
Bertrand Parnall's commitment to teamwork and tenacity stems from his athletic background, having been involved in football, competitive boxing, and judo. He holds a second-degree black belt in judo. Outside of his legal career, Bertrand Parnall has been actively involved in community service. He served as the president of the Rotary Club of Albuquerque, participated on various boards such as Popejoy and the New Mexico Law School Alumni Association, and is an advisory board member for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Additionally, he engages in pro bono activities such as Law-La-Palooza.
Bertrand Parnall is a member of professional and bar associations, including the New Mexico State Bar, Albuquerque Bar Association, National Crime Victim Bar Association, National Center for Victims of Crime, National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorney, and the Inns of Court. He holds an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell, indicating a high level of professional excellence and ethical standards in his legal practice.
