Atty. Paula I. Forney

Atty. Paula I. Forney

Past volunteer, Crisis Life Line, McKinley County Community Mental Health Services, Gallup, New Mexico; Mentor, Bill Kitts Mentor Society; past Board Member, Indian Pueblo Legal Services, Inc.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (505) 546-4822 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Paula I. Forney at a glance

Paula I. Forney is a Senior Associate based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1977), Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1977), U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983), and Washington (Inactive) Zuni Trial Court (1985). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1977) and Florida State University (B.A. National, 1974). Active member of Albuquerque Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Past volunteer, Crisis Life Line, McKinley County Community Mental Health Services, Gallup, New Mexico
  • Mentor, Bill Kitts Mentor Society
  • past Board Member, Indian Pueblo Legal Services, Inc

Practice Areas Explained

Paula I. Forney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula I. Forney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Paula I. Forney

Where is Paula I. Forney's law office located?
Paula I. Forney's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula I. Forney handle?
Paula I. Forney focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Paula I. Forney practiced law?
Paula I. Forney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Paula I. Forney go to law school?
Paula I. Forney earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. National, 1974).
How can I contact Paula I. Forney for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1977
B.A. National
Florida State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1977
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1983
Washington (Inactive) Zuni Trial Court
Admitted: 1985

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