Atty. James Prentice DeRossitt IV

Atty. James Prentice DeRossitt IV

James Prentice DeRossitt IV is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Memphis in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Las Cruces Las Cruces 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Prentice DeRossitt IV at a glance

James Prentice DeRossitt IV is a business, product liability, litigation, civil rights, and elder law attorney based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (Inactive) (1998). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1997) and University of Memphis (B.A., 1994). Active member of Memphis and American Bar Association. Serands clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Prentice DeRossitt IV is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Memphis in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices in Las Cruces, NM

Practice Areas Explained

James Prentice DeRossitt IV's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Las Cruces 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

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Where is James Prentice DeRossitt IV's law office located?
James Prentice DeRossitt IV's law practice is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Prentice DeRossitt IV handle?
James Prentice DeRossitt IV focuses on business, product liability, litigation, civil rights, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has James Prentice DeRossitt IV practiced law?
James Prentice DeRossitt IV has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Prentice DeRossitt IV go to law school?
James Prentice DeRossitt IV earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Memphis
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Tennessee (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998

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