Atty. Robert E. Hanson
Recipient, Super Lawyers, 2008-2009. Member: New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1999-2001; New Mexico Health Policy Commission, 1999.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Albuquerque, NM · 37+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Hanson at a Glance
Robert E. Hanson is a Partner based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker, P.A.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1989), New Mexico (1992), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U. S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1989) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Albuquerque Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico. Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Hanson
Recipient, Super Lawyers, 2008-2009
Member
- New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1999-2001
- New Mexico Health Policy Commission, 1999
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Robert E. Hanson's Areas of Legal Practice
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Civil Litigation in Albuquerque
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Insurance Law in Albuquerque
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Albuquerque
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 venue, 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.
Albuquerque Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albuquerque-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Albuquerque Choose Robert E. Hanson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. Hanson's practice in the field of litigation and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Hanson brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and New Mexico, Robert E. Hanson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and insurance, Robert E. Hanson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albuquerque
A Albuquerque-based practice means Robert E. Hanson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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