Atty. Philip James Dabney

Atty. Philip James Dabney

Philip James Dabney is a lawyer practicing construction, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Los Alamos Los Alamos 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip James Dabney at a glance

Philip James Dabney is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), Nevada (1988), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), and Colorado (1994). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Nevada American Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Alamos, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip James Dabney is a lawyer practicing construction, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Philip practices in Los Alamos, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Philip James Dabney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip James Dabney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Philip James Dabney is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Los Alamos 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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Where is Philip James Dabney's law office located?
Philip James Dabney's law practice is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip James Dabney handle?
Philip James Dabney focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Philip James Dabney practiced law?
Philip James Dabney has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Philip James Dabney go to law school?
Philip James Dabney earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Philip James Dabney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Philip James Dabney received?
Philip James Dabney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1986
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Nevada
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Colorado
Admitted: 1994
New Mexico
Admitted: 2012

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