Atty. Gary Douglas Elion

Atty. Gary Douglas Elion

Gary Douglas Elion is a lawyer practicing adr/mediation/arbitration, criminal, family/domestic relations and 5 other areas of law. Gary received a M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School in 1974, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Gary Douglas Elion at a glance

Gary Douglas Elion is a Principal based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at The Elion Law Firm A Professional Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), Hawaii (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1992). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Harvard Business School (M.B.A. Williams, 1974). Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of New Mexico Hawaii State Bar Association American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary Douglas Elion is a lawyer practicing adr/mediation/arbitration, criminal, family/domestic relations and 5 other areas of law
  • Gary received a M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School in 1974, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Gary practices at The Elion Law Firm A Professional Corporation in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Douglas Elion's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Gary Douglas Elion is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Gary Douglas Elion

Where is Gary Douglas Elion's law office located?
Gary Douglas Elion's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is The Elion Law Firm A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Douglas Elion handle?
Gary Douglas Elion focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Gary Douglas Elion practiced law?
Gary Douglas Elion has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Gary Douglas Elion go to law school?
Gary Douglas Elion earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.B.A. Williams, 1974).
How can I contact Gary Douglas Elion for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1982
M.B.A. Williams
Harvard Business School
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
Hawaii
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1992
New Mexico
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 2006

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