Atty. Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez

Atty. Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez

Chairman, New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool, 2007-2010. Chairman, New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance, 2007-2010.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (505) 596-7652 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez at a glance

Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez is a Shareholder based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at SaucedoChavez, PC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on government, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1999). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of San Diego (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 1999 - Present) New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (2006 - Present, State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chairman, New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool, 2007-2010
  • Chairman, New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance, 2007-2010
  • Member, New Mexico Risk Management Advisory Board, 2006-2010
  • Member, NAIC Executive Committee, 2007-2010
  • Chairman, NAIC Consumer Liaison Committee, 2009-2010
  • Chairman, NAIC Title Insurance Working Group, 2009-2010
  • Chairman, NAIC Consumer Board of Trustees, 2008-2010
  • Member, NAIC Health Insurance & Managed Care (B) Committee, 2009-2010
  • Member, NAIC Property & Casualty Insurance (C) Committee, 2006-2009
  • Member, NAIC Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee, 2006-2007
  • Member, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association Board (2006-2009 - President 2008-2009) Member, State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division, 2001-2001(Chair 2004)
  • Member, State Bar of New Mexico Committee on Diversity, 2004 - present
  • New Mexico/Arizona Representative, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division District 23, 2004-2005
  • Advisory Board Member, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2005-2007
  • Member, City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Water Resource Advisory Committee, 2004-2006

Practice Areas Explained

Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Mexico →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Albuquerque 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 Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez

Where is Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez's law office located?
Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is SaucedoChavez, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez handle?
Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez focuses on government, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez practiced law?
Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez go to law school?
Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez received?
Morris J. ('Mo') Chavez's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of San Diego
- 1995

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1999

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