Atty. James E. Snead

Atty. James E. Snead

Order of the Coif; Delta Theta Phi; Kappa Mu Epsilon; Sigma Tau. Assistant Patent Editor, The George Washington Law Review, 1962-1963.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 63 Years Experience 63 year
Call (505) 216-2389

Profile Summary

About James E. Snead at a glance

James E. Snead is a Retired Partner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Jones, Snead, Wertheim & Clifford, P.A.. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in New Mexico registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1963) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Courts of Appeals, Tenth and Fifth Circuits (1963). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1963) and University of New Mexico (B.S.E.E., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of First Judicial District and American Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico Motor Carriers Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Delta Theta Phi
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon
  • Sigma Tau
  • Assistant Patent Editor, The George Washington Law Review, 1962-1963
  • Certified Mediator
  • Assistant Attorney General, State of New Mexico, 1963-1964

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Snead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Snead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 venue, 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 James E. Snead

Where is James E. Snead's law office located?
James E. Snead's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Jones, Snead, Wertheim & Clifford, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Snead handle?
James E. Snead focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has James E. Snead practiced law?
James E. Snead has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James E. Snead go to law school?
James E. Snead earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S.E.E., 1959).
How can I contact James E. Snead for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Snead received?
James E. Snead's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1963
B.S.E.E.
University of New Mexico
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Courts of Appeals, Tenth and Fifth Circuits
Admitted: 1963

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