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About James E. Riley, Jr. at a glance
James E. Riley, Jr. is an Of Counsel based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Canepa & Vidal, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973) and New Mexico (1973). Educated at Harvard Law School, Mediation Workshop (University, 2004) and Suffolk University (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico Massachusetts, Federal and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Riley, Jr. is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, professional negligence, business litigation and 19 other areas of law
- James E. received a degree from Harvard Law School, Mediation Workshop in 2004, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James E. practices at Canepa & Vidal, P.A. in Santa Fe, NM
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James E. Riley, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Riley, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James E. Riley, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →
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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.
James E. Riley, Jr. 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.
James E. Riley, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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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