Atty. Laura Bassein

Atty. Laura Bassein

Laura Bassein is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government law, administrative law and 5 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 40 Years Experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Bassein at a glance

Laura Bassein is a family law, environmental, government, and adr attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1986), Colorado (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1987), and Montana (inactive) (1990). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1986) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura Bassein is a lawyer practicing environmental law, government law, administrative law and 5 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Laura practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Bassein's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Environmental Law

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

Laura Bassein is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Mexico →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Laura Bassein is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Mexico →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Laura Bassein is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura Bassein

Where is Laura Bassein's law office located?
Laura Bassein's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Bassein handle?
Laura Bassein focuses on family law, environmental, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Laura Bassein practiced law?
Laura Bassein has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Laura Bassein go to law school?
Laura Bassein earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Laura Bassein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Colorado
- 1986
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1986
Colorado
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1987
Montana (inactive)
Admitted: 1990
Montana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Montana and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
Michigan
Admitted: 2000
New Mexico
Admitted: 2007

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