Atty. Douglas W. Decker

Atty. Douglas W. Decker

Douglas W. Decker is a lawyer practicing real estate law, appeals, constitutional/civil rights and 2 other areas of law.

Gallup Gallup 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas W. Decker at a glance

Douglas W. Decker is a employment, real estate, civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Gallup, New Mexico. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1990) and Arizona (1991). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1990) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Gallup, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas W. Decker is a lawyer practicing real estate law, appeals, constitutional/civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Douglas practices in Gallup, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas W. Decker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Decker 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.

Douglas W. Decker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas W. Decker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

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

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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 Gallup 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 Douglas W. Decker

Where is Douglas W. Decker's law office located?
Douglas W. Decker's law practice is located in Gallup, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas W. Decker handle?
Douglas W. Decker focuses on employment, real estate, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Douglas W. Decker practiced law?
Douglas W. Decker has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Douglas W. Decker go to law school?
Douglas W. Decker earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Douglas W. Decker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1990
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1990
Arizona
Admitted: 1991

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