Atty. Christopher Neal Orton

Atty. Christopher Neal Orton

Christopher Neal Orton is a lawyer practicing retail collections, commercial collections, post judgment collections and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Neal Orton at a glance

Christopher Neal Orton is a employment, business, bankruptcy, tax, and creditor rights attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1996). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1994) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Neal Orton is a lawyer practicing retail collections, commercial collections, post judgment collections and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christopher practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Neal Orton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Neal Orton 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.

Christopher Neal Orton 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Christopher Neal Orton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Mexico →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Christopher Neal Orton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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 Christopher Neal Orton

Where is Christopher Neal Orton's law office located?
Christopher Neal Orton's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Neal Orton handle?
Christopher Neal Orton focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, tax, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Christopher Neal Orton practiced law?
Christopher Neal Orton has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher Neal Orton go to law school?
Christopher Neal Orton earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Christopher Neal Orton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1994
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1996

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