Gabriel Dumea
Associate
Gabriel Dumea is an associate in the Roswell office of Hinkle Shanor LLP. Born and raised in South Florida, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He completed his graduate studies at the University of North Dakota School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctor degree and a Certificate in Indian Law, highlighting his dedication and passion for specialized legal fields.
He launched his legal career as a Staff Attorney for the Three Affiliated Tribes, working on the Fort Berthold Reservation, where he gained invaluable experience in tribal law and governance. He later served as a Prosecutor for the 5th Judicial Attorney's Office of the State of New Mexico, practicing in Eddy, Lea, and Chaves counties. Currently, Gabriel practices law with a focus on municipal liability, general tort liability, oil and gas law, and probate and estate planning, providing comprehensive legal services to his clients.
Practice Areas:
Municipal Liability
Tort Liability/Civil Rights
Oil and Gas Litigation
Probate and Estate Planning
Past Employment:
5th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Carlsbad, NM
Assistant District Attorney
Three Affiliated Tribes, New Town, ND
Staff Attorney
Tribal Judicial Institute, Grand Forks, ND
Law Clerk
Spirit Lake Nation, Fort Totten, ND
Judicial Law Clerk
Education
University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND
J.D.
Indian Law Certificate
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
B.A. in Philosophy
Languages
English
Bar Admissions
North Dakota - 2022
New Mexico - 2024
U.S. District Court District of New Mexico - 2025
Professional Associations and Memberships
Kiwanis Club of Roswell, New Mexico
Horseshoe Nails Brigade - Member
Chaves County Bar Association - Member
State Bar Association of North Dakota - Indian Law Section
