Atty. William D. Slease

Atty. William D. Slease

William D. Slease is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, labor and employment, civil litigation.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Slease at a glance

William D. Slease is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Slease & Martinez, P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1991) and Colorado (1993). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1991) and University of New Mexico (B.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Albuquerque and American Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William D. Slease is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, labor and employment, civil litigation
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Slease & Martinez, P.A. in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Slease's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Slease handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William D. Slease is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William D. Slease is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William D. Slease is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Slease

Where is William D. Slease's law office located?
William D. Slease's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Slease & Martinez, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Slease handle?
William D. Slease focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has William D. Slease practiced law?
William D. Slease has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William D. Slease go to law school?
William D. Slease earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact William D. Slease for a consultation?
You can contact William D. Slease directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William D. Slease received?
William D. Slease's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1991
B.B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1993

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