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J. Brent Ricks is a City of Albuquerque, NM City Atty. Off. based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1974). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1974) and John Hopkins University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Brent Ricks is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury law, general practice and 14 other areas of law
- J. Brent received a B.A. degree from John Hopkins University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- J. Brent practices in Albuquerque, NM
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Brent Ricks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
J. Brent Ricks is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →
J. Brent Ricks is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
J. Brent Ricks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
J. Brent Ricks is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Brent Ricks is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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