Atty. Lee Hunt
You want to know more about your lawyer than whether he is capable of handling your case. By the end of the case, you and your lawyer better trust each other, know each and honestly care about each other.
Car Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Santa Fe, NM · 26+ Years Experience
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About Lee Hunt at a Glance
Lee Hunt is a Member based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Peter D White Attorney At Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (2000), New Mexico (2003), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (2004). Educated at University of Kentucky School of Law (J.D. Order, 2000) and Western Kentucky University (B.A. Government, 1997). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lee Hunt
- You want to know more about your lawyer than whether he is capable of handling your case
- By the end of the case, you and your lawyer better trust each other, know each and honestly care about each other
- My belief is that to help a person in a legal crisis, I must know you as a person – not just another case
- That means you should know more about me than where I went to school
- I am a husband
- My wife Kristi is a native New Mexican who grew up on a cattle ranch in Roy, New Mexico
- Her family settled the ranch back in the early 1940s and have raised cattle and kids there ever since
- I am a father
- I have three wonderfully full of life children
- I am also a Christian
- My faith and my belief in redemption is what drives me to do this work
- I don’t think that you have to be a trial attorney to make the world better and to live in the likeness of Jesus, but it is what makes sense to me
- If I can help people in crisis and be a calm witness in the midst of the storm, then maybe God can use that to His Glory
- I am also an athlete
- I love to get away from everything with a hard run in early morning hours or a solitary bike ride
- I have raced the Hawaii Ironman twice and ran 100 miles at the Leadville Trail 100
- I think balance in life is difficult to find, but even harder to get back aligned when out of whack
- Trust me when I say, that I work as hard as anyone I know, but I will always find time for my family and for myself
- In the end that time away makes me a better lawyer
- As a lawyer, I have always wanted to try difficult cases to juries
- To be respected by the other side, they must know that we are willing to fight all the way to the end and get results in Court
- Our track record at trial speaks to who we are and how far we are willing to go to make things right
- Case-Related Articles • New Mexico woman files lawsuit over ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ injuries • St. Jude accused in failed lead placement surgery that paralyzed a patient Memberships • New Mexico Trial Lawyers 2003 – Present • Super Lawyers – New Mexico 2013 to Present – Top 25 Attorneys in the State • Super Lawyers – Southwest – 2019 – reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico • Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee – part of a team who reviews judicial performance in New Mexco • Former Editor of The New Mexico Trial Lawyer Journal – only state legal periodical focused on the rights of individuals and on trial lawyer issues • Christ Church Santa Fe – Member
Practice Areas Explained
Lee Hunt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee Hunt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Fe.
Car Accidents in Santa Fe
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Lee Hunt is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Mexico →
Truck Accidents in Santa Fe
Lee Hunt is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in New Mexico →
Medical Malpractice in Santa Fe
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Lee Hunt is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Mexico →
Wrongful Death in Santa Fe
Lee Hunt is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Mexico →
Personal Injury in Santa Fe
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.
Lee Hunt is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Fe
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 Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe Choose Lee Hunt
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 Lee Hunt's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lee Hunt brings 26+ 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 Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, and New Mexico, Lee Hunt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and medical malpractice, Lee Hunt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Fe
A Santa Fe-based practice means Lee Hunt 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 Lee Hunt Handles in Santa Fe
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lee Hunt has experience with under New Mexico law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Lee Hunt directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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