Atty. Lee E. Peters
Mr. Lee E.
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Lee E. Peters is a Partner based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, practicing at Dona Ana County Magistrate Court. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1980) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico. Serves clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Lee E. Peters is a lawyer practicing environmental/natural resources/transportation, natural resources
- Lee received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Lee practices at Dona Ana County Magistrate Court in Las Cruces, NM
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 Las Cruces 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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