Atty. Peter Aeneas Keys
Mr. Peter Aeneas Keys is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy/debtor/creditor/consumer, family/domestic relations, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
Bankruptcy/Debtor/Creditor/Consumer & More Attorney · Serving Silver City, NM · 49+ Years Experience
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About Peter Aeneas Keys at a Glance
Peter Aeneas Keys is a Member based in Silver City, New Mexico, practicing at Peter A. Keys, Attorney at Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1977). Educated at University of New Mexico J.D. (—) and New Mexico State University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Silver City, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Aeneas Keys
- Mr. Peter Aeneas Keys is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy/debtor/creditor/consumer, family/domestic relations, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from New Mexico State University, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Peter practices at Peter A. Keys, Attorney at Law in Silver City, NM
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Peter Aeneas Keys's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Aeneas Keys handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Silver City.
Personal Injury in Silver City
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.
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Family Law in Silver City
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Silver City
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter Aeneas Keys is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Mexico →
Civil Rights in Silver City
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Silver City
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 Silver City 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.
Silver City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Silver City-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 Silver City Choose Peter Aeneas Keys
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 Peter Aeneas Keys's practice in the field of personal injury, family law, bankruptcy, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Aeneas Keys brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy, Peter Aeneas Keys can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Silver City
A Silver City-based practice means Peter Aeneas Keys 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 Peter Aeneas Keys Handles in Silver City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Aeneas Keys has experience with under New Mexico law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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