Atty. Carol Lisa Smith

Atty. Carol Lisa Smith

Ms. Carol Lisa Smith is a lawyer practicing employment defense, insurance defense, commercial litigation.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Carol Lisa Smith at a glance

Carol Lisa Smith is a employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1985). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1985) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association (Member, Employment and Labor Law Section) New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Carol Lisa Smith is a lawyer practicing employment defense, insurance defense, commercial litigation
  • Carol Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1972, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Carol Lisa practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Lisa Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Carol Lisa Smith 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.

Carol Lisa Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Carol Lisa Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Carol Lisa Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Albuquerque 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 Carol Lisa Smith

Where is Carol Lisa Smith's law office located?
Carol Lisa Smith's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Lisa Smith handle?
Carol Lisa Smith focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Carol Lisa Smith practiced law?
Carol Lisa Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Carol Lisa Smith go to law school?
Carol Lisa Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Carol Lisa Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Carol Lisa Smith 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 Carol Lisa Smith received?
Carol Lisa Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1985
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1985

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