Atty. R. Max Best

Atty. R. Max Best

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Clovis Clovis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Max Best at a glance

R. Max Best is a Member based in Clovis, New Mexico, practicing at R. Max Best. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1985), U.S. Tax Court (1985), Colorado (1986), and Texas (1991). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1985) and New Mexico State University (B.S. New, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico and Texas American Agricultural Law Association. Serands clients in Clovis, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R. Max Best is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 11 other areas of law
  • R. Max received a B.S. degree from New Mexico State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • R. Max practices at R. Max Best in Clovis, NM

Practice Areas Explained

R. Max Best's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Max Best handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

R. Max Best is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

R. Max Best is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

R. Max Best is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Clovis 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 R. Max Best

Where is R. Max Best's law office located?
R. Max Best's law practice is located in Clovis, New Mexico. The firm is R. Max Best. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Max Best handle?
R. Max Best focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has R. Max Best practiced law?
R. Max Best has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did R. Max Best go to law school?
R. Max Best earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S. New, 1978).
How can I contact R. Max Best for a consultation?
You can contact R. Max Best directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Max Best received?
R. Max Best's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1985
B.S. New
New Mexico State University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985
Colorado
Admitted: 1986
Texas
Admitted: 1991

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