Atty. David Burlingame

Atty. David Burlingame

David Burlingame is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate finance, international business law and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Denver in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Burlingame at a glance

David Burlingame is a probate, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Placitas, New Mexico. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1956) and New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court (2004). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1956) and University of Denver (B.S., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Placitas, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Burlingame is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate finance, international business law and 8 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Denver in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • David practices in Placitas, NM

Practice Areas Explained

David Burlingame's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

David Burlingame is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Burlingame is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Burlingame is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Tax Law

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

David Burlingame is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

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

David Burlingame is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Placitas 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 David Burlingame

Where is David Burlingame's law office located?
David Burlingame's law practice is located in Placitas, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Burlingame handle?
David Burlingame focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has David Burlingame practiced law?
David Burlingame has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did David Burlingame go to law school?
David Burlingame earned their education at (J.D., 1956); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact David Burlingame for a consultation?
You can contact David Burlingame 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 David Burlingame received?
David Burlingame's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1956
B.S.
University of Denver
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1956
New Mexico U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court
Admitted: 2004

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