Atty. Richard Destefano
Richard Destefano is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil litigation, trial practice and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Dickinson College, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Richard Destefano is a Member based in Taos, New Mexico, practicing at DeStefano Law Firm, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at University of Southern California J.D. (—) and Dickinson College A.B. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Taos, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Destefano is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil litigation, trial practice and 4 other areas of law
- Richard received a A.B. degree from Dickinson College, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Richard practices at DeStefano Law Firm, P.C. in Taos, NM
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Richard Destefano is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →
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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Destefano is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard Destefano is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Richard Destefano is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Mexico →
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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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