Atty. John Stuart Thal

Atty. John Stuart Thal

John Stuart Thal is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, ethics & professional responsibility, arbitration & mediation and 13 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Buena Vista Buena Vista 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About John Stuart Thal at a glance

John Stuart Thal is a personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Buena Vista, New Mexico. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1981), Colorado U.S. District Court, Districts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Nebraska (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D. Economics, 1981) and University of New Mexico (B.A. Economics, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico Colorado and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law) Bar Associations National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (President, 2008-2009) New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Buena Vista, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Stuart Thal is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, ethics & professional responsibility, arbitration & mediation and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices in Buena Vista, NM

Practice Areas Explained

John Stuart Thal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stuart Thal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Stuart Thal is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Stuart Thal is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Stuart Thal is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Stuart Thal is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Stuart Thal is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buena Vista are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Stuart Thal

Where is John Stuart Thal's law office located?
John Stuart Thal's law practice is located in Buena Vista, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stuart Thal handle?
John Stuart Thal focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has John Stuart Thal practiced law?
John Stuart Thal has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Stuart Thal go to law school?
John Stuart Thal earned their education at (J.D. Economics, 1981); (B.A. Economics, 1977).
How can I contact John Stuart Thal for a consultation?
You can contact John Stuart Thal directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Stuart Thal received?
John Stuart Thal's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Economics
University of New Mexico
- 1981
B.A. Economics
University of New Mexico
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1981
Colorado U.S. District Court, Districts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Nebraska
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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