Atty. Catherine Russell

Atty. Catherine Russell

Catherine Russell is a December 2013 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law. During law school, she was president of the Women’s Law Caucus (2012-2013) and secretary of the Business Law Society (2012-2013).

Albuquerque Albuquerque 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Catherine Russell at a glance

Catherine Russell is an Associate based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at SaucedoChavez, PC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2014) and Illinois (2019). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 2013) and Boston University (B.A., 2011). Active member of Member, New Mexico Bar Association Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine Russell is a December 2013 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law
  • During law school, she was president of the Women’s Law Caucus (2012-2013) and secretary of the Business Law Society (2012-2013)
  • She was also a citations editor of the Natural Resources Journal and participated in the 2013 National Health Law Moot Court
  • Catherine is an associate at the SaucedoChavez, P.C. law firm based in Albuquerque, NM which specializes in insurance defense and regulatory matters, complex commercial litigation, and government affairs/lobbying

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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Catherine Russell's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is SaucedoChavez, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Catherine Russell has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Catherine Russell earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2011).
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 2013
B.A.
Boston University
- 2011

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2014
Illinois
Admitted: 2019

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