Atty. Seth Fullerton

Atty. Seth Fullerton

Mr. Fullerton is a New Mexico Board Certified Specialist in Water Law and has provided legal services for the largest municipalities in the state, public school systems, private water systems, community well systems, homeowners associations, domestic well owners, farmers, and ranchers with respect to all aspects of water law.

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Profile Summary

About Seth Fullerton at a glance

Seth Fullerton is a Shareholder based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at The Santa Fe Law Group. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2008). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 2008) and University of Colorado (B.A. University, 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Mexico Bar Association First Judicial District Bar Association New Mexico Bar Association Section on Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Fullerton is a New Mexico Board Certified Specialist in Water Law and has provided legal services for the largest municipalities in the state, public school systems, private water systems, community well systems, homeowners associations, domestic well owners, farmers, and ranchers with respect to all aspects of water law
  • Mr. Fullerton is currently responsible for planning, acquisition, transfer, conservation efforts, and leasing of water rights
  • Mr. Fullerton is also involved in administrative hearings before the New Mexico State Engineer, appeals of such decisions, and has participated in proceedings before the New Mexico Court of Appeals, the New Mexico Supreme Court, the Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
  • He also represents numerous parties in the Aamodt Adjudication of the Nambe, Tesuque, and Pojoaque stream systems and is actively involved in local and statewide water rights matters
  • A graduate of the University of New Mexico (J.D.) and the University of Colorado (M.B.A., M.S., B.A.), Mr. Fullerton is admitted to practice in all the State and Federal Courts in New Mexico and has steadily presented on water rights matters at water law conferences during has practice
  • Pursuits outside of firm activities include chairing one of Santa Fe’s oldest non-profits, spending time with his much loved toddler and wife, and skiing every chance he gets. - Speaker, Range Improvement Task Force Livestock Water Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, September 10, 2016, Pre-basin vs
  • State Engineer Permitted Water Rights. - Speaker, Law of the Rio Grande, Santa Fe, NM, April 14, 2016, Legislative and Litigation Update. - Speaker, Water Rights in New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, April 16, 2014, Handling Water Rights Disputes: Adjudication Procedures and Litigation Tips. - Chairman, Board of Directors, Santa Fe Mountain Center

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Fullerton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Santa Fe 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 Seth Fullerton

Where is Seth Fullerton's law office located?
Seth Fullerton's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is The Santa Fe Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Fullerton handle?
Seth Fullerton focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Seth Fullerton practiced law?
Seth Fullerton has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Seth Fullerton go to law school?
Seth Fullerton earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. University, 2001).
How can I contact Seth Fullerton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Seth Fullerton received?
Seth Fullerton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 2008
B.A. University
University of Colorado
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2008

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