Atty. Christopher Dexter Shaw

Atty. Christopher Dexter Shaw

Mr. Christopher Dexter Shaw is a lawyer practicing water law, sewer utilities, utility law and 1 other area of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Christopher Dexter Shaw at a glance

Christopher Dexter Shaw is a environmental and energy attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1994). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1994) and University of New Mexico (B.A. University, 1982). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Christopher Dexter Shaw is a lawyer practicing water law, sewer utilities, utility law and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Christopher practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Dexter Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Christopher Dexter Shaw is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Christopher Dexter Shaw

Where is Christopher Dexter Shaw's law office located?
Christopher Dexter Shaw's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Dexter Shaw handle?
Christopher Dexter Shaw focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Christopher Dexter Shaw practiced law?
Christopher Dexter Shaw has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Christopher Dexter Shaw go to law school?
Christopher Dexter Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. University, 1982).
How can I contact Christopher Dexter Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1994
B.A. University
University of New Mexico
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1994

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