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Phillip W. Cheves is a Shareholder based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1991), Texas (2000), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Abilene Christian University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Phillip W. Cheves is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense
- Phillip received a B.A. degree from Abilene Christian University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Phillip practices at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC in Albuquerque, NM
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip W. Cheves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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