Atty. Richard De Stefano

Atty. Richard De Stefano

Mr. Richard De Stefano is a lawyer practicing arbitration, appeals, business and 3 other areas of law.

Taos Taos 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Richard De Stefano at a glance

Richard De Stefano is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Taos, New Mexico. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1994). Serands clients in Taos, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Richard De Stefano is a lawyer practicing arbitration, appeals, business and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard has been licensed for 32 years
  • Richard practices in Taos, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Richard De Stefano's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard De Stefano 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

Richard De Stefano is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard De Stefano is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Taos 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 Richard De Stefano

Where is Richard De Stefano's law office located?
Richard De Stefano's law practice is located in Taos, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard De Stefano handle?
Richard De Stefano focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Richard De Stefano practiced law?
Richard De Stefano has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
How can I contact Richard De Stefano for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1994

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