Atty. Kathryn Sears
Committed to serving her community, Kathryn is a personal injury attorney eager to represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the negligence of others. Kathryn pursued a law degree so that she could help others and found she was able to do that by advocating for victims of negligence.
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Kathryn Sears is an Attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2022) and Texas (2024). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. (—) and University of New Mexico Bachelors University of Illinois at Chicago Master’s in Art History (—). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Committed to serving her community, Kathryn is a personal injury attorney eager to represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries due to the negligence of others
- Kathryn pursued a law degree so that she could help others and found she was able to do that by advocating for victims of negligence
- Kathryn is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she was the Editor in Chief for the 52nd Volume of New Mexico Law Review, President of the Women’s Law Caucus, and Secretary of the Student Chapter of New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Kathryn published her article, Better Balance: Why the Second Judicial District in New Mexico Should Prioritize the Use of Preliminary Hearings, in the 51st Volume of the New Mexico Law Review
- During her legal education, Kathryn was recognized for her community outreach, awareness of social problems, and professional dedication to equal justice for all when she was awarded the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award and the ALI/CLE Award Recognizing Excellence in Scholarship and Leadership
- Kathryn was born and raised in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico
- She then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and received a Master’s degree in Art History
- Prior to law school, Kathryn spent time working as an archivist
- During her free time, Kathryn enjoys baking for her family and friends, mountain biking, and reading
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kathryn Sears is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Mexico →
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Kathryn Sears is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Mexico →
Kathryn Sears is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Mexico →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Kathryn Sears is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 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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