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Michael T. Pottow is a Member based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Pottow Law, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1985), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1985) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.A. University, 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of First Judicial District and American Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute and American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael T. Pottow is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, constitutional/civil rights, estate planning/probate/wills and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1968, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Pottow Law, LLC in Santa Fe, NM
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Michael T. Pottow is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →
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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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