John A. Dragovits is a member of the Firm’s commercial group where he focuses on state and local tax, public finance, and real estate. He represents financial institutions as New Mexico counsel in the construction and financing of renewable projects. John also helps the New Mexico Finance Authority with several loan programs, including the Public Project Revolving Fund and Water Project Fund.

John earned a B.S. from the University of Texas, J.D. from Arizona State University, and Tax LLM from New York University.

Before John became a lawyer, he was a news producer for KRQE News 13. He hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2012, the Pacific Trail in 2014, and the Continental Divide Trail in 2016.

Admissions

  • New Mexico, 2021

Education

  • Arizona State University, 2021, J.D.

  • University of Texas, 2011, B.S., Radio-TV-Film

  • Advises and represents clients on New Mexico tax issues specific to various industries including but not limited to healthcare, government contracting, oil and gas, and manufacturing, with tax planning and structuring, audit defense, administrative protests, refunds, tax credits and tax incentives.

  • Works with clients to structure contractual arrangements in a tax-efficient manner, including advising hospitals, nursing homes, government contractors and other businesses.

  • Advises and assists with negotiating an estimated filing agreement for New Mexico gross receipts and compensation taxes with New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department.

  • Represents clients in formal hearings before the Independent Hearing Office on various tax issues.

  • Works as local counsel on financial transactions involving New Mexico law.

  • Advises and assists clients on issues specific to various utility-scale renewable energy projects.

  • Represents the New Mexico Finance Authority on various matters.