Atty. Deana Bennett

Atty. Deana Bennett

Ms. Deana Bennett is a lawyer practicing environmental, energy and utilities, appellate and 5 other areas of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Albuquerque, NM · 19+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About Deana Bennett at a Glance

Deana Bennett is a Shareholder based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Modrall Sperling. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on environmental, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Mexico United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U. (2007). Educated at University of New Mexico (B.A., 1992) and University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. summa cum laude University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 2007 Member New Mexico Law Review University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 2005-2007 (—). Active member of Activities •State Bar of New Mexico Board of Directors, Natural Resources, Environment and Energy Section •Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Deana Bennett

  • Ms. Deana Bennett is a lawyer practicing environmental, energy and utilities, appellate and 5 other areas of law
  • Deana received a degree from University of New Mexico in 1992, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Deana practices at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Deana Bennett's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deana Bennett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albuquerque.

Environmental Law in Albuquerque

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

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Appellate Practice in Albuquerque

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law in Albuquerque

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Albuquerque

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 venue, 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.

Albuquerque Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Albuquerque-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Deana Bennett

Where is Deana Bennett's law office located?
Deana Bennett's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Modrall Sperling. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deana Bennett handle?
Deana Bennett focuses on environmental, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Deana Bennett practiced law?
Deana Bennett has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Deana Bennett go to law school?
Deana Bennett earned their education at (B.A., 1992); (—).
How can I contact Deana Bennett for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Albuquerque Choose Deana Bennett

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Deana Bennett's practice in the field of environmental, appellate, and energy.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Deana Bennett brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering environmental, appellate, and energy, Deana Bennett can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Albuquerque

A Albuquerque-based practice means Deana Bennett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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Education & Law School Background

B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1992
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University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. summa cum laude University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 2007 Member New Mexico Law Review University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. 2005-2007
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Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

New Mexico United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.
Admitted: 2007

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