Atty. Nancy Long
Nancy’s practice is comprised of general counsel representation for public and private clients and representation of clients in complex commercial cases including multi-jurisdictional class action and anti-trust litigation, and representation of clients in state court throughout New Mexico and in federal court. A significant portion of Nancy’s practice is also transactional and real estate related matters.
Higher Education Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Fe, NM · 43+ Years Experience
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About Nancy Long at a Glance
Nancy Long is a Partner & Firm President based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Long, Komer & Associates, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1984). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Judicial Standards Commission August 2018 to Present Trial Practice Section 1985-1989. Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nancy Long
- Nancy’s practice is comprised of general counsel representation for public and private clients and representation of clients in complex commercial cases including multi-jurisdictional class action and anti-trust litigation, and representation of clients in state court throughout New Mexico and in federal court
- A significant portion of Nancy’s practice is also transactional and real estate related matters
- Nancy’s clients in all practice areas have been maintained often over many decades and through changes in key client representatives
- Nancy’s litigation practice has resulted in significant and often cited precedent in the areas of civil rights and land use law, among others
- For many years, Nancy has been AV rated by Martindale Hubbell ©, the highest rating given for legal ability and ethics
- Honors • Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Environmental Law • New Mexico State Bar Service Award Pro-Bono Activities • Board of Directors of Century Bank • Board of Regents of New Mexico Highlands University • Board of the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation • City of Santa Fe's Ethics and Campaign Review Board • Former Member of the City of Santa Fe Planning Commission • Urban Policy Committee, Chair • Development Review Committee Commissioner • Chair of the Extraterritorial Zoning Commission • Board of the Santa Fe Community Foundation • Former Member of the Board of Trustees of St. Vincent Hospital Fraternities or Sororities • Lambda Alpha Professional Associations • New Mexico Judicial Standards Commission • Century Bank, Board of Directors • Neighborhood Law Center, Board of Directors • Teen Court, Volunteer for Santa Fe County • Zia Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, Member • Oliver Seth Inn of Court, Master of the Bench
Practice Areas Explained
Nancy Long's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Long handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Fe.
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Fe
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Santa Fe
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Santa Fe
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Civil Litigation in Santa Fe
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education Law in Santa Fe
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Fe
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.
Santa Fe Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Fe-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Fe Choose Nancy Long
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Nancy Long's practice in the field of business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nancy Long brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Mexico and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, Nancy Long can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and zoning, Nancy Long can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Fe
A Santa Fe-based practice means Nancy Long attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Nancy Long Handles in Santa Fe
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