Atty. James Lawrence Sanchez

Atty. James Lawrence Sanchez

Hon. James Lawrence Sanchez is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury, probate and 3 other areas of law.

Belen Belen 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About James Lawrence Sanchez at a glance

James Lawrence Sanchez is a Member based in Belen, New Mexico, practicing at James Lawrence Sanchez Trial Lawyer, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, estate litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1986) and Colorado (1989). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1986) and New Mexico State University (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association (Member: Forum Committee on Franchising Section of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law) New Mexico American Inn of Court LXXXI. Serands clients in Belen, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. James Lawrence Sanchez is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from New Mexico State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at James Lawrence Sanchez Trial Lawyer, P.C. in Belen, NM

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Sanchez's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Lawrence Sanchez is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

Personal Injury

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 Lawrence Sanchez is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

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

James Lawrence Sanchez is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Estate & Trust Litigation

James Lawrence Sanchez is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James Lawrence Sanchez is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Belen 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 James Lawrence Sanchez

Where is James Lawrence Sanchez's law office located?
James Lawrence Sanchez's law practice is located in Belen, New Mexico. The firm is James Lawrence Sanchez Trial Lawyer, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Sanchez handle?
James Lawrence Sanchez focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, estate litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has James Lawrence Sanchez practiced law?
James Lawrence Sanchez has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Lawrence Sanchez go to law school?
James Lawrence Sanchez earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James Lawrence Sanchez for a consultation?
You can contact James Lawrence Sanchez directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Lawrence Sanchez received?
James Lawrence Sanchez's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1986
B.B.A.
New Mexico State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1986
Colorado
Admitted: 1989

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