Atty. Jud A. Cooper

Atty. Jud A. Cooper

Jud A. Cooper is a lawyer practicing business law, business/corporations, estate planning/probate/wills and 1 other area of law.

Ruidoso Ruidoso 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Jud A. Cooper at a glance

Jud A. Cooper is a Member based in Ruidoso, New Mexico, practicing at Jud A. Cooper Attorney at Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1982) and U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1982). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D. Washington, 1973) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico Chaves County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ruidoso, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jud A. Cooper is a lawyer practicing business law, business/corporations, estate planning/probate/wills and 1 other area of law
  • Jud received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1970, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Jud practices at Jud A. Cooper Attorney at Law in Ruidoso, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Jud A. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

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

Jud A. Cooper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

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 Ruidoso 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 Jud A. Cooper

Where is Jud A. Cooper's law office located?
Jud A. Cooper's law practice is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The firm is Jud A. Cooper Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jud A. Cooper handle?
Jud A. Cooper focuses on probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Jud A. Cooper practiced law?
Jud A. Cooper has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Jud A. Cooper go to law school?
Jud A. Cooper earned their education at (J.D. Washington, 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Jud A. Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact Jud A. Cooper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jud A. Cooper received?
Jud A. Cooper's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D. Washington
University of Arizona
- 1973
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1970

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1982

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