Atty. John B. Draper

Atty. John B. Draper

John B. Draper is a lawyer practicing water and other natural resources, environmental/natural resources/transportation.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (505) 630-4355 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John B. Draper at a glance

John B. Draper is a environmental attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and Kansas (2016). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1976) and Princeton University (B.S.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John B. Draper is a lawyer practicing water and other natural resources, environmental/natural resources/transportation
  • John received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Draper's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Draper

Where is John B. Draper's law office located?
John B. Draper's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Draper handle?
John B. Draper focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has John B. Draper practiced law?
John B. Draper has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John B. Draper go to law school?
John B. Draper earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.E., 1969).
How can I contact John B. Draper for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B. Draper received?
John B. Draper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1976
B.S.E.
Princeton University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Kansas
Admitted: 2016

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