Atty. Walter J. Melendres
Walter J. Melendres is a lawyer practicing drug and medical device liability, labor and employment, litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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Walter J. Melendres is an Of Counsel based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and New Mexico (1976). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1972) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Walter J. Melendres is a lawyer practicing drug and medical device liability, labor and employment, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Walter received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Walter practices in Santa Fe, NM
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Walter J. Melendres's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter J. Melendres handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Walter J. Melendres is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Mexico →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Walter J. Melendres is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →
Walter J. Melendres is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Mexico →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Walter J. Melendres is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Walter J. Melendres is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 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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