Atty. Melanie E. MacGillivray
In 2012, Ms. MacGillivray achieved the Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review Rated status, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
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Melanie E. MacGillivray is a Shareholder based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at The Santa Fe Law Group. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1996) and Missouri (1998). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1996) and Washington University (B.A. English, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In 2012, Ms. MacGillivray achieved the Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review Rated status, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards
- Ms. MacGillivray has over 16 years experience practicing in the areas of real estate, zoning and land use, economic development, business law, nonprofit law and estate planning, Ms. MacGillivray has represented large commercial and residential developments, public/private partnerships, mixed-use developments, and hotels
- Ms. MacGillivray assists developers and buyers and sellers in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use and development
- In addition to her real estate practice, Ms. MacGillivray counsels clients with respect to the formation of business entities, changes and management of contractual relationships, asset and stock acquisitions, nonprofit law and other fundamental business transactions
- Ms. MacGillivray received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Spanish in 1993, as well as her Juris Doctorate degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1996
- She is admitted to practice law in New Mexico and Missouri
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Melanie E. MacGillivray is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →
Melanie E. MacGillivray is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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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