Atty. Susan Ellenbogen
Susan Ellenbogen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust administration and 3 other areas of law. Susan received a degree from University of California at Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Santa Fe, NM · 49+ Years Experience
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About Susan Ellenbogen at a Glance
Susan Ellenbogen is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles, CA San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA University of California(B.A. University of La Verne College of Law(J.D. (—). Serves clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Susan Ellenbogen
- Susan Ellenbogen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust administration and 3 other areas of law
- Susan received a degree from University of California at Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Susan practices in Santa Fe, NM
Practice Areas Explained
Susan Ellenbogen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Ellenbogen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Fe.
Trusts in Santa Fe
Susan Ellenbogen is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Mexico →
Probate in Santa Fe
Susan Ellenbogen is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →
Estate Planning & Probate in Santa Fe
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Susan Ellenbogen is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Fe
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Susan Ellenbogen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →
Real Estate Law in Santa Fe
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Susan Ellenbogen is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →
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 Susan Ellenbogen
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 Susan Ellenbogen's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Susan Ellenbogen brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Susan Ellenbogen 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 Susan Ellenbogen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Susan Ellenbogen Handles in Santa Fe
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Susan Ellenbogen has experience with under New Mexico law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Susan Ellenbogen directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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