Atty. Joseph Michael Karnes

Atty. Joseph Michael Karnes

Joseph Michael Karnes is a lawyer practicing real property/landlord-tenant. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Humboldt State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Michael Karnes at a glance

Joseph Michael Karnes is a Partner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Sommer Karnes & Associates, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on real estate and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and New Mexico (2007). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1994) and Humboldt State University (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Michael Karnes is a lawyer practicing real property/landlord-tenant
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Humboldt State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Joseph practices at Sommer Karnes & Associates, LLP in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Karnes's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Landlord & Tenant

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

Joseph Michael Karnes 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 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 Joseph Michael Karnes

Where is Joseph Michael Karnes's law office located?
Joseph Michael Karnes's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Sommer Karnes & Associates, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Karnes handle?
Joseph Michael Karnes focuses on real estate, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Joseph Michael Karnes practiced law?
Joseph Michael Karnes has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Joseph Michael Karnes go to law school?
Joseph Michael Karnes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Joseph Michael Karnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law
- 1994
B.S.
Humboldt State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
New Mexico
Admitted: 2007

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