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Rolf A. Melkus is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Rolf A. Melkus. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1976). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1975) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Rolf A. Melkus is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law
- Rolf received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Rolf practices at Rolf A. Melkus in Albuquerque, NM
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Rolf A. Melkus's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rolf A. Melkus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Rolf A. Melkus is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Rolf A. Melkus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Rolf A. Melkus is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Rolf A. Melkus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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