Atty. Jay Sumner

Atty. Jay Sumner

Jay Sumner is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, arbitrations, union elections and 4 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (505) 630-2982

Profile Summary

About Jay Sumner at a glance

Jay Sumner is a employment, m&a, and adr attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1998). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1997) and Rhodes College (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Sumner is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, arbitrations, union elections and 4 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Rhodes College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Jay practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Sumner's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jay Sumner is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jay Sumner is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Mexico →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jay Sumner is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 Jay Sumner

Where is Jay Sumner's law office located?
Jay Sumner's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Sumner handle?
Jay Sumner focuses on employment, m&a, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Jay Sumner practiced law?
Jay Sumner has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jay Sumner go to law school?
Jay Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Jay Sumner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1997
B.A.
Rhodes College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1998

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