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The State Bar is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico.  Established in 1886, the State Bar currently (2013) has more than 8,800 members.

 

 

Free Legal Workshop for Seniors, Reserve, 5/22/13 — May 10

 

Free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop in Albuquerque, 5/22/13 — May 10

 

Free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop in Las Cruces, 5/25/13 — May 10

 

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Farmington — May 2

 

Free Estate Planning/Probate Workshops in Albuquerque and Santa Fe — April 18

 

Free Divorce Options Workshop, Albuquerque, 5/1/13 — April 18

 

Free Foreclosure Legal Fair, Albuquerque, 5/1/13 — April 18

 

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — April 8

 

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Alcalde — April 1

 

Free Divorce Options Workshop, Albuquerque, April 3 — March 25

 

Espanola LREP Workshop Cancelled — March 11

 

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Gallup and Grants Area — March 11

 

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — March 11

 

Divorce Options Workshop Free to the Public — February 25

 

Workshop for Landlords and Tenants on March 7 — February 25

 

Court Judges to Head Annual Bankruptcy Seminar — February 20

 

Divorce Options Workshop Free to the Public — January 28

 

Bankruptcy Workshop, Albuquerque, Dec. 12 — December 3

 

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Rio Rancho — December 3

 

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to teh Public, Las Cruces, Dec. 15 — December 3

 

Justice Pamela B. Minzner Outstanding Advocacy for Women Award — November 26

 

Intellectual Property Law Seminar to Explore the American Invents Act — November 26

 

Landlord Tenant Workshop — November 26

 

Divorce Options Workshop, Albuquerque on December 5 — November 26

 

Top Prosecutors to Receive Awards

 

Divorce Options Workshop Free to the Public — October 29

 

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Santa Fe — October 29

 

Susan M. McCormack Named 2012 Business Lawyer of the Year — October 19

 

Youth in Juvenile Justice System Use Art to Improve Their Lives — October 19

 

Indian and Business Law Institutes — October 19

 

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — October 15

 

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Ruidoso — October 15

 

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Farmington — October 15

 

Medicaid the Focus of Legal Seminar — October 15

 

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — October 15

 

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills in Taos — September 10

Mora Seniors To Receive Free Legal Assistance — September 10

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills in Rio Rancho — September 6

New Animal Law Section Presents First Seminar — September 6

Tax Symposium — August 27

Divorce Options Workshop Free to the Public — August 27

Albuquerque Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — August 13

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — August 13

Attorneys to Give Free Legal Help in Mosquero — August 3

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public — July 30

Divorce Options Workshop — July 23

Stern v. Marshall Focus of Bankruptcy Seminar — July 23

Veterans to Receive Legal Assistance from Young Lawyers — July 20

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — July 18

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop — July 18

State Bar’s Annual Meeting to Feature Prominent Speakers — July 2

Divorce Options Workshop Free to the Public — July 2

State Bar Announces Annual Award Recipients — June 29

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — June 18

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — June 18

Young Lawyers to Serve Seniors in Moriarty — June 12

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Rio Rancho — June 5

Divorce Options Workshops Free to the Public — May 28

Free Legal Workshop on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren — May 14

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — May 14

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — May 14

Farmington Attorneys Receive Free Legal Assistance — May 7

Bankrupty Attorneys Study Exemption Law — May 7

Elder Law Attorneys to Focus on Medicaid and Mental Health — April 30

Santa Fe Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public — April 30

Gallup Area Seniors to Receive Free Legal Advice—April 23

Pamelya Herndon to Receive Public Lawyer of the Year Award—April 23

Students Win Big in High School Essay Contest—April 19

Collaborative Law Focus on Lawyer Symposium — April 16

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public in Las Cruces — April 16

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public in Albuquerque — April 16

Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program Provides Free Legal Information — April 10

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Gallup—April 9

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Taos — April 5

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Las Vegas — April 5

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Roswell — April 2

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Espanola — March 22

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — March 19

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — March 19

A Collaborative Approach to the Juvenile Justice System — March 12

Employment and Labor Law Seminar to Review the Basics — March 5

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Roswell — February 27

Family Law Attorneys to Focus on Domestic Issues — February 27

Lawyer Talent Show to Benefit Legal Services for the Needy — February 22

Court Judges to Head Annual Bankruptcy Seiminar — February 20

Las Cruces Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — February 13

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills in Albuquerque — February 13

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — February 13

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Clovis — February 13

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Portales — February 13

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public — January 30

New Commissioners Take Office at State Bar — January 25

First Bar Commissioner District	Second Bar Commissioner District
M. David Chacon, II	Bradford J. Dalley
First Bar Commissioner District	Sixth Bar Commissioner District
Gerald G. Dixon	Scotty A. Holloman
Young Lawyers Division Chair	Sixth Bar Commissioner District
Samantha M. Hults	Dustin K. Hunter
Paralegal Division Liaison	First Bar Commissioner District
Evonne Sanchez	Julie J. Vargas

 

State Bar Essay Contest Offers Cash Prizes — January 24

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public in Las Cruces—January 13

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public—January 13

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Las Cruces—January 9

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Truth or Consequences—January 9

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Farmington — January 6

State Bar of New Mexico Elects 2012 Officers — December 9

State Bar President Hans Voss	State Bar President Elect Andrew J. (Drew) Cloutier
Vice President Erika Anderson	Secretary-Treasurer Martha Chicoski

 

Consumer Debt Workshop — December 8

Oil and Gas CLE — December 8

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Belen — November 28

Intellectual Property Law Institute to Look at Film Program in NM—November 23

Real Property Institute Will Update Attorneys—November 22

Criminal Law Attorneys To Take Close Look at DWI—November 8

Chapter 11 Nuts and Bolts — November 7

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Las Cruces — November 4

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Carrizozo — November 3

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Alamogordo — November 2

Expert to Teach Conflict Resolution — November 1

Business Law Institute Provides Business Law Strategies for Troubled Times — October 25

The Law on Indian Preference in Employment and Contracting to be Explored — October 24

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public — October 24

Robert D. Gorman Named 2011 Business Lawyer of the Year — October 24

Elder Law Institute Explores Changes to Probate Code and Guardianships — October 18

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — October 18

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Rio Rancho — October 18

Immigration Attorneys Tackle Current Issues —October 11

Recent Procurement Code Developments to be Discussed at Institute —October 11

Attorneys to Give Free Legal Help in Ruidoso —October 7

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Santa Fe —October 6

Family Law Attorneys to Focus on Boomers and Divorce —October 4

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Roswell —October 3

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Santa Fe—October 3

Employment Law Updates—September 27

Attorneys to Get Update on Health Law—September 27

State Bar to Host National Workshop on Client Protection—September 16

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Fre to the Public—September 16

State Bar Announces a New Additions and Recent Promotions—September 15

Free Legal Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Alamogordo—September 12

Attorneys to Tackle Key Tax Issues and Developments—September 12

Update on Probate Law—September 12

Free Legal Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Los Lunas—September 12

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Deming—September 12

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Silver City—September 12

7000 Fifth Graders to Learn About the Constitution—September 8

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Alamogordo—September 7

State Bar Turns Attention to Animal Law—September 7

Free Legal Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Aztec—September 2

Young Lawyers to Serve Seniors in Las Cruces—September 2

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Santa Rosa—August 29

Appellate Lawyers Update Skills—August 29

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public—August 15

Free Legal Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Hobbs—August 15

Constitution Day Event for New Mexico’s Fifth Graders—August 15

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills in Rio Rancho—August 8

Free Legal Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure—August 5

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public—August 1

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public—July 18

State Bar Announces 2011 Award Winners—July 8

State Bar's Annual Meeting to Feature Prominent Speakers—July 7

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — June 13

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — May 16

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Farmington— May 3

Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Santa Fe — May 2

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop Free to the Public — May 2

Attorneys to Focus on Helping Clients Prepare for the Future — April 26

Students Win Big in Essay Contest — April 26

In Celebration of Law Day: Attorneys Give Free Legal Help in Hobbs — April 26

Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program Provides Free Legal Information — April 19

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to Public — April 18

Seminar Advocates the Collaborative Process to Resolve Family Law Issues — April 18

Seminar on Taxes and Estate Planning — April 18

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Gallup — April 13

Respected Public Servant to be Honored as Public Lawyer of the Year—April 12

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills at Albuquerque Police Academy—April 11

Improving the HR Professional/Attorney Relationship to be Discussed — April 4

Legal Seminar to Address Indian Country Laws — April 4

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Socorro — March 30

Paralegals to Present Study of Federal Court Processes — March 28

Social Media Issues Subject of Legal Seminar — March 21

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — March 14

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Roswell — March 2

Spring Into Action 2011 Legal Outreach Project — March 1

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Hobbs — March 1

Annual Bankruptcy Seminar Attracts National Speakers — February 22

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Roswell — February 16

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — February 16

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Rio Rancho — February 8

New Commissioners Take Office at State Bar — February 3

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors In Moriarty — January 27

State Bar of New Mexico Elects 2011 Officers — January 27

Jessica A. Pérez	Hans Voss	Andrew J. Cloutier	Erika Anderson

 

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public — January 18

State Bar Essay Contest Offers Cash Prizes — January 11

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Alamogordo — December 29

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Las Cruces — December 29

Colliding Agendas and Environmental Issues — December 9

Trials of the Century Will Teach and Entertain — December 9

State Bar Wins Best Places to Work Distinction...Again — December 2

 

Social Security Workshop Free to the Public — December 1

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public in Las Cruces — November 30

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop Free to the Public in Albuquerque — November 29

Real Property Institute to Update Attorneys — November 24

Microsoft Patent Attorney Tops Speaker List for Intellectual Property Law Institute — November 23

Judge Vanzi to be Recognized for Advocacy for Women — November 23

Legal Fair in Espanola — November 23

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Belen — November 3

Expert to Teach Conflict Resolution — November 3

Attorneys To Study Business Law Considerations — November 2

Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Means Changes for Indian Country — November 1

Bruce Kohl Named 2010 Business Lawyer of the Year — November 1

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Farmington Area — October 21

Troubled Youth Express Their Struggles in Art — October 20

Attorneys Give Help in Silver City — October 19

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Clovis — October 18

Public Records Act Gets Attorneys' Attention — October 13

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills in Rio Rancho — October 13

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Ruidoso — October 12

Young Lawyers to Serve Seniors — October 8

Family Law Issues Subject of Institute — October 7

Gulf Oil Spill Legal Ramifications, Ethics of Election Law Among Topics at ABA Meeting in Santa Fe — October 5

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Santa Fe — October 1

Labor Lawyers to Update Skills — September 30

Attorneys to Get Update on Health Law — September 30

Attorneys Bring Constitution Day to New Mexico's Fifth Graders — September 23

State Bar Hosts Elder Law Institute — September 23

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Los Alamos — September 21

Attorneys to Tackle Key Tax Issues and Developments — September 15

7000 Fifth Graders to Learn About the Constitution — September 14

Probate Institute to Sharpen Lawyers' Skills — September 14

Estancia Elementary School Students to Become Junior Judges — September 8

District Attorneys to Teach Fifth Graders About the Constitution — September 7

Appellate Experts to Guide Attorneys in the Finer Points —August 26

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Ft. Sumner —August 24

Free Legal Assistance for Seniors in Santa Rosa —August 24

State Bar of New Mexico Supports Pro Bono Committees —August 23

Attorneys Give Legal Help in Española —August 17

Attorneys Give Legal Help on July 31 in Alamogordo —July 21

State Bar Announces 2010 Award Winners —July 9

State Bar Annual Meeting to Feature Prominent National Attorneys —July 8

Vigil and Bosson Earn National Honors for Client Protection Program — June 15

Free Legal Assistance For Seniors in Raton and Mosquero — June 4

Elderly and Poor to Continue Receiving Free Legal Services from State Bar — May 28

Two-Day Seminar Explores Legal Services for the Poor — May 25

National Mock Trial Championship Coming to N.M. — May 21

 

  New State Bar Members Take Oath in Santa Fe — May 6

T or C Students to ‘Dialogue’ on Reforms, Music, and Pirates — April 27

Ambitious Essay Writers Get the Prize — April 21

Jordan Pruett 1st Place	Ellen Rabin 2nd Place	James Billingham 3rd Place

 

Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program Provides Free Legal Information — April 12

Legislative Council Service Director to be Honored as Public Lawyer of the Year— April 8

$95K Paid to Wronged Clients — Apr. 1

Limits of Expert Testimony and Evidence Questioned at State Bar Seminar — Mar. 22

State Bar Honors Five Outstanding Prosecutors — Mar. 8

State Bar Awards Grants to Legal Service Providers — Mar. 8

Foreclosure Law Seminar Encourages Attorneys to Take Pro Bono Cases — Mar. 4

State Bar Honors Members Achieving Special Milestones — Mar. 3

The "Longest Serving Judge", the Hon. Edmund "Ted" Kase and "Youngest Active Member", Lauren Reed, celebrate their special recognition at the State Bar's 124th birthday celebration.

New Commissioners Take Office — Mar. 3

New Commissioners Sworn in by Justice Daniels

Michelle Grisham First Bar Commisioner District	Hilary Noskin First Bar Commisioner District
Roxanna Chacon Seventh Bar Commisioner District	Deborah Tope Paralegal Div. Liaison

 

Bankruptcy Law Year in Review to be Held at State Bar on March 5 — Feb. 24

Justice for All Day at the Rotunda—Jan. 25

Essays Wanted for State Bar Contest — Dec. 15

State Bar Releases Stats on Minority Attorneys — Dec. 14

State Bar Elects 2010 Officers — Dec. 11

 

Seminar to Discuss Differing Perspectives on the Liability and Damages

of Energy Production in New Mexico — Dec. 10

Landau Recognized for Legal Assistance to Women — Dec. 8

Real Property Institute to Discuss Major Legislation and Green Trends in New Mexico — Nov. 25

EAJ Holds 2nd Annual Justice for All Ball — Nov. 24

Roehl Announces 2009 Circle of Honor Inductees — Nov. 20

Professor Alfred D. Mathewson named 2009 Business Lawyer of the Year — Nov. 11

It was a Law-La-Palooza

Second Judicial District Celebrates Pro Bono Week — Nov. 9

Archuleta Named Second Judicial District's Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year — Nov. 9

EAJ Ball Nov. 14 Helps Make Justice Work — Nov. 5

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills Nov. 21 for Local Emergency First Responders in Santa Fe — Nov. 5

Legal Ethics Guru to Keynote Structuring Non-Corporate
Entities at Business Law Institute — Nov. 3

State Bar to Take a Close Look at The Indian Child Welfare Act — Nov. 2

State Bar Advises Attorneys Oct. 29 on How to Deal With Stress — Oct. 28

State Bar Looks at Digital Media in the Courtroom on Oct. 28 — Oct. 27

Grant County Attorneys Give Legal Help Oct. 28 During Pro Bono Week — Oct. 27

Las Cruces Attorneys Give Legal Help Oct. 30 During Pro Bono Week — Oct. 27

Law-La-Palooza Legal Fair to be Held Oct. 26 and 29 During Pro Bono Week — Oct. 23

State Bar Sponsors Seminar on Immigrant Rights in N.M. Oct. 23 — Oct. 13

Juveniles in Justice System Create Tools for Success — Oct. 9

State Bar Sponsors Family Law Institute Oct. 16-17 - Oct. 7

State Bar Program Encourages Students to “Choose Law” — Oct. 6

Attorneys to Address Dramatic Changes in Labor Law on Oct. 9 – Oct. 2

State Bar Sponsors Health Law Symposium on Oct. 8 – Oct. 1

State Bar Sponsors Estate Planning and Tax Symposium Sept. 24-25 – Sept. 22

Program Sept. 18 to Cover Nuts and Bolts of Procurement – Sept. 15

6000 Fifth Graders to Learn About the Constitution Sept. 14-18 – Sept. 11

Judges and Attorneys to Offer Insights on Appellate Courts on Sept. 11 – Sept. 8

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills for Local Emergency First Responders in Ruidoso on Sept. 19 – Aug. 27

Letter from State Bar President:

State Bar Supports Judiciary in Upcoming Legislative Session - Aug. 26

Governor Richardson Proclaims Aug. 26 Paralegal Day – Aug. 17

State Bar President to Visit San Juan County Attorneys on Aug. 21 – Aug. 17

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills for Local Emergency First Responders on Aug. 22 – Aug. 5

State Bar President to Speak to Tucumcari Attorneys on Aug. 11 – Aug. 4

Elderly to Continue Receiving Free Legal Services from State Bar – July 16

Young Lawyers Guide Youth in Making Smart Choices – July 14

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills July 25 at APD Academy – July 14

John Holcomb Urges State Bar Members to Protect the Vanishing Jury Trial – July 13

Gerald Riskin Gives State Bar Advice on Becoming a Client Magnet – July 13

Edna Epstein Speaks on Attorney-Client Privilege at State Bar Annual Meeting – July 13

State Bar of New Mexico Announces Recipients of Annual Awards - June 25

Legal Service Provider Conference on June 18 and 19 Helped to Align Agencies – June 24

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Edna Epstein, Gerald Riskin, John Holcomb Top Speakers List at State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting July 10 and 11 – June 22

Santa Fe Elementary School Students Become Junior Judges on July 9 in Program with New Mexico Attorneys
– June 19

State Bar Staff Appreciation Day at the Zoo on June 15 – June 18

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills for Local Emergency First Responders on June 27 in Moriarty – June 12

Students Awarded Cash Prizes on May 5 in State High School Essay Contest - May 11

Mountainview Elementary School Students Become Junior Judges on May 14 and 15 - May 11

Attorneys to Draft Free Wills for Local Emergency First Responders in Roswell May 23 – May 5

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop in Las Cruces: Free to the public on May 28 – May 4

APS Elementary School Students Become Junior Judges on May 8 in Program with New Mexico Judges and Attorneys

- May 4, 2009

Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop: Free to the public on May 27 - May 4, 2009

Estate Planning/Probate Workshop: Free and open to the public on May 13 - May 4, 2009

New State Bar Members Take Oath in Santa Fe - April 30, 2009

Adult Protective Services Attorney to be Honored at Public Lawyer of the Year Ceremony - April 29, 2009

Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Provides Free Legal Information – April 27, 2009

Dialogue Among Judges, Attorneys and Bernalillo High Students Scheduled May 1 - April 22, 2009

Dialogue Between Attorneys and Roswell High Students Scheduled May 1 - April 22, 2009

State Bar President to Visit Roswell - April 20, 2009