Atty. Stephen John Lauer
Stephen John Lauer is a lawyer practicing insurance, natural resources, environmental law and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Fe, NM · 53+ Years Experience
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About Stephen John Lauer at a Glance
Stephen John Lauer is a Member based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Maldegen, Templeman & Indall, L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1973), Colorado (inactive) (1976), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Cour (1976). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1972) and Macalester College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico. Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen John Lauer
- Stephen John Lauer is a lawyer practicing insurance, natural resources, environmental law and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Stephen practices at Maldegen, Templeman & Indall, L.L.P. in Santa Fe, NM
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Stephen John Lauer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen John Lauer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Fe.
Civil Litigation in Santa Fe
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Santa Fe
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Stephen John Lauer is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Mexico →
Insurance Law in Santa Fe
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Fe
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 Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Fe-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Fe Choose Stephen John Lauer
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 Stephen John Lauer's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen John Lauer brings 53+ 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 New Mexico, Colorado (inactive), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Cour, Stephen John Lauer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, environmental, and insurance, Stephen John Lauer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Fe
A Santa Fe-based practice means Stephen John Lauer 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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