Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Albuquerque, NM · 45+ Years Experience
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About Kim E. Kaufman at a Glance
Kim E. Kaufman is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Appellate Law Office of Kim E. Kaufman. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1981) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1981) and New Mexico State University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Director, 1990-1995 and Chairman, Appellate Practice Committee, 1993-1994, State Bar of New Mexico. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kim E. Kaufman
- Ms. Kim E. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing appeals, commercial litigation
- Kim E. received a B.S. degree from New Mexico State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Kim E. practices at Appellate Law Office of Kim E. Kaufman in Albuquerque, NM
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Kim E. Kaufman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kim E. Kaufman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albuquerque.
Business & Corporate Law in Albuquerque
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Civil Litigation in Albuquerque
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Appellate Practice in Albuquerque
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albuquerque
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 venue, 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.
Albuquerque Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albuquerque-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albuquerque Choose Kim E. Kaufman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kim E. Kaufman's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kim E. Kaufman brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Mexico and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, Kim E. Kaufman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Kim E. Kaufman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albuquerque
A Albuquerque-based practice means Kim E. Kaufman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kim E. Kaufman Handles in Albuquerque
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