Lawyer Joan E. Drake, graduated from University of California at Berkeley, B.A., magna cum laude, 1976; University of California at Los Angeles, M.A., magna cum laude, 1980 University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001 Natural Resources Law Certificate, Order of the Coif, Honorable Pete Domenici Award for Environmental Excellence, Administrative Editor Natural Resources Journal, 1998-2001, is now employed by Modrall Sperling at Bank of America Centre 500 Fourth Street NW, Suite 1000 Albuquerque, NM 87102.Joan E. Drake is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joan E. Drake as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joan E. Drake offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Joan E. Drake has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joan E. Drake's office is located at Albuquerque, NM, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Joan E. Drake has been admitted in 2001, New Mexico; U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Energy and Utilities; Renewable Energy; Environmental; Public Lands; Regulatory/Administrative Practice; Water Resources.

Joan E. Drake's college and law school education includes University of California at Berkeley, B.A., magna cum laude, 1976; University of California at Los Angeles, M.A., magna cum laude, 1980, University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001 Natural Resources Law Certificate, Order of the Coif, Honorable Pete Domenici Award for Environmental Excellence, Administrative Editor Natural Resources Journal, 1998-2001. Other biographical background includes •Commander's Award, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1994 •Bronze Medal, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1990. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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