Atty. Dori Ellen Richards

Atty. Dori Ellen Richards

Ms. Dori Ellen Richards is a lawyer practicing agriculture, constitutional, discrimination and 7 other areas of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Dori Ellen Richards at a glance

Dori Ellen Richards is a Dept. of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1997), Colorado (2015), and Oregon (2018). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1996). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Dori Ellen Richards is a lawyer practicing agriculture, constitutional, discrimination and 7 other areas of law
  • Dori has been licensed for 29 years
  • Dori practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Dori Ellen Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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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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Where is Dori Ellen Richards's law office located?
Dori Ellen Richards's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dori Ellen Richards handle?
Dori Ellen Richards focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Dori Ellen Richards practiced law?
Dori Ellen Richards has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Dori Ellen Richards go to law school?
Dori Ellen Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 2015
Oregon
Admitted: 2018

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