Atty. Lisa Chai

Atty. Lisa Chai

Ms. Lisa Chai is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (505) 666-5237 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Lisa Chai at a glance

Lisa Chai is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1994) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1993) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Lisa Chai is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Lisa practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Chai's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Lisa Chai is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Lisa Chai is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Lisa Chai is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Environmental Law

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

Lisa Chai is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lisa Chai

Where is Lisa Chai's law office located?
Lisa Chai's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Chai handle?
Lisa Chai focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Lisa Chai practiced law?
Lisa Chai has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Lisa Chai go to law school?
Lisa Chai earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Lisa Chai for a consultation?
You can contact Lisa Chai directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine
- 1993
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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