Atty. Jerry Wertheim
Phi Kappa Phi. Staff Member, Georgetown Law Journal, 1962-1963.
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About Jerry Wertheim at a glance
Jerry Wertheim is a Retired Partner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Jones, Snead, Wertheim & Clifford, P.A.. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1964) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Supreme C (1964). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.B., 1964) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico (Chairman, Advisory Opinions Committee, 1968-1976) New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association American Board of Trial Advocates American Law Institute The American Association for Justice Bar Association for the U, S, and President, 1996-2005 Bench's Bar Fund Committee, Chairman, 2005-2006, District Court for New Mexico. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Staff Member, Georgetown Law Journal, 1962-1963
Recipient
- New Mexico State Bar Service Award, 1971
- New Mexico State Bar Outstanding Service Award, 1974
- NEA-New Mexico Honor Award for Outstanding Service to Teaching Profession, 1975
- New Mexico Supreme Court Award for Outstanding Service to the Judiciary, 1982
- New Mexico State Bar Outstanding Contribution Award, 1983 and 1984
- Assistant Attorney General, New Mexico, 1964-1965
Member
- Supreme Court Rules of Evidence Committee, 1972-1993
- Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure Committee, 1993-1998
- Advisory Group, United Stated District Court, District of New Mexico, under the Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990, 1992-1994
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Jerry Wertheim is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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