Atty. Thomas Paul Bird Bear

Atty. Thomas Paul Bird Bear

Thomas Paul Bird Bear is a lawyer practicing indian law, probate, federal indian law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Paul Bird Bear at a glance

Thomas Paul Bird Bear is an U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on probate, tax, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1994). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D. Philosophy, 1993) and University of North Dakota (B.A. Philosophy, 1990). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Paul Bird Bear is a lawyer practicing indian law, probate, federal indian law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Thomas practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Paul Bird Bear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Paul Bird Bear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Tax Law

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Civil Rights

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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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Where is Thomas Paul Bird Bear's law office located?
Thomas Paul Bird Bear's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Paul Bird Bear handle?
Thomas Paul Bird Bear focuses on probate, tax, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Thomas Paul Bird Bear practiced law?
Thomas Paul Bird Bear has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Thomas Paul Bird Bear go to law school?
Thomas Paul Bird Bear earned their education at (J.D. Philosophy, 1993); (B.A. Philosophy, 1990).
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Education

J.D. Philosophy
University of North Dakota
- 1993
B.A. Philosophy
University of North Dakota
- 1990

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1994

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