Atty. Sarah Van Cott

Atty. Sarah Van Cott

Sarah Van Cott is a lawyer practicing children law, civil defense, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.S. degree from University of New Mexico in 1999, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Las Cruces Las Cruces 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Sarah Van Cott at a glance

Sarah Van Cott is a probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2013). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of New Mexico (B.S. Journalism, 1999). Serands clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sarah Van Cott is a lawyer practicing children law, civil defense, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Sarah received a B.S. degree from University of New Mexico in 1999, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Sarah practices in Las Cruces, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Van Cott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah Van Cott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Sarah Van Cott is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

Personal Injury

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.

Sarah Van Cott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Sarah Van Cott is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Mexico →

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.

Sarah Van Cott is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

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

Sarah Van Cott is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Las Cruces 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 Sarah Van Cott

Where is Sarah Van Cott's law office located?
Sarah Van Cott's law practice is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Van Cott handle?
Sarah Van Cott focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Sarah Van Cott practiced law?
Sarah Van Cott has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Sarah Van Cott go to law school?
Sarah Van Cott earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Journalism, 1999).
How can I contact Sarah Van Cott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2008
B.S. Journalism
University of New Mexico
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2013

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