Atty. Merit Bennett
Mr. Merit Bennett is a lawyer practicing sexual abuse litigation, sexual harassment, professional malpractice and 11 other areas of law.
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About Merit Bennett at a glance
Merit Bennett is a Member based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at The Bennett Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, personal injury, employment, real estate, and litigation. Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1975) and United States Air Force Academy (B.S. University, 1969). Active member of Colorado Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico. Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Merit Bennett is a lawyer practicing sexual abuse litigation, sexual harassment, professional malpractice and 11 other areas of law
- Merit received a B.S. degree from United States Air Force Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Merit practices at The Bennett Firm in Santa Fe, NM
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Merit Bennett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Merit Bennett is one of 5,389 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New Mexico →
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.
Merit Bennett is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Merit Bennett is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Merit Bennett is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Merit Bennett is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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