Volunteers Needed for Veterans Legal Clinic |
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The Veterans Civil Justice Clinic co-sponsored by the New Mexico Young Lawyers Division and the New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks volunteers for the upcoming 2021 phone clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 2. There are three time slots for attorneys to choose from. The State Bar can provide a call forwarding line and will provide orientation on Monday, Feb. 1.
Attorney volunteers are needed in the following practice areas: family law (divorce, custody, visitation, child support), consumer rights, worker’s comp, bankruptcy, labor/employment, and landlord/tenant.
To sign up, please click here. For further questions, please contact Chelsea Canon at ccanon@nmbar.org.
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Coronavirus Updates
The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Visit www.nmbar.org/covid-19 for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated regularly during this rapidly evolving situation. Please check back often for the latest information from the State Bar of New Mexico.
State Bar Building
The State Bar Center is closed until further notice and State Bar staff are working remotely. If documents need to be dropped off or picked up, front desk hours are Mon., Weds., Fri. from 9-10 a.m. Please call 505-797-6000 or email sbnm@nmbar.org beforehand, or for more information.
If you have additional questions or suggestions about the State Bar's response to the coronavirus situation, please email Executive Director Richard Spinello at rspinello@nmbar.org.
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Upcoming Events
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Jan. 8: Solo and Small Firm Section Roundtable: Succession Planning: 5 Steps to Do THIS MONTH
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Jan. 9: YLD Board Meeting (Virtual)
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Jan. 15: Deadline for Paralegal Early-Bird Membership Discount
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Jan. 19: Solo Small Firm January Virtual Lunch Presentation: Keeping Up with the Pandemic Developments
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Jan. 23: YLD Mentorship Mock Interviews
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Feb. 2: Veterans Legal Clinic (Volunteers Needed)
We are currently keeping a list of events that have been cancelled or changed due to the coronavirus situation. These events include State Bar of New Mexico events, Court events, and other events in the legal community. Please the Resources for Attorneys & FAQ About Coronavirus page often as this situation is changing rapidly. To notify us of an event cancellation or change, email Evann Laird at elaird@nmbar.org.
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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education: |
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Clear and Effective Communications With Clients, Colleagues and Staff
Basics of Trust Accounting: How to Comply with Disciplinary Board Rule 17-204
Techniques to Control the Difficult Witness
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Important Announcements and Deadlines
State Bar Announcements and Deadlines
Court Announcements and Deadlines
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico Notice
- Second Judicial District Court Notice of Mass Reassignment
- Second Judicial District Children's Court Candidate Announcement
- Second Judicial District Criminal Court Candidate Announcement
- Fourth Judicial District Court Applicant Announcement
- Twelfth Judicial District Court Candidate Announcement
- Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Announcement of Vacancy
- Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Notice of Mass Case Reassignment
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In Case You Missed It
State Bar Classifieds and Career Center
Recently Released Opinions by the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
- 2020-NMCA-047, A-1-CA-37836, STATE V. GRUBB
- 2020-NMCA-048, A-1-CA-38448, STATE V. CESAR B.
- 2020-NMCA-049, A-1-CA-37411, STATE V. BACA
- 2020-NMCA-050, A-1-CA-37917, STATE V. ESPARZA
- 2020-NMCA-051, A-1-CA-36032, STATE V. COSTILLO
More Content from New Mexico's Courts
• Clerk's Certificates
• Recent Rule Making Activity
• Court of Appeals Opinions List
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