Lawyer Virginia R. Dugan, graduated from State University of New York, B.A., cum laude, 1968; University of New Mexico (M.A., 1971; Ph.D., 1992) University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995, is now employed by Atkinson & Kelsey, P.A. at 2155 Louisiana Boulevard, NE, Suite 2000 Albuquerque, NM 87110-5409.

While being a member of Member: American Bar Association (Member, Family Law Council, 2011—; Chair, Scope Committee, 2009-2010; Co-Chair, Scope Committee, 2008-2009; Member, Family Law Section; Chair: Marital Property Committee, 2003-2008; Member: CLE Committee, 2008-2010); Jack Rabbit Bar (Chancellor, 2008-2009); State Bar of New Mexico (Bar Commissioner; Vice President, 2004; President, 2006; Co-Chair: Committee on Professionalism, 2005-2006; Bench & Bar Committee, 1995-2000); NM Women's State Bar (Mid-State Chapter President, 2004; Vice President, 2003; Treasurer, 2001-2002); Albuquerque Bar Association., Virginia R. Dugan is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Virginia R. Dugan as your lawyer, you should consider whether Virginia R. Dugan 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 Virginia R. Dugan has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Virginia R. Dugan'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.

Virginia R. Dugan has been admitted in 1995, New Mexico; 1995, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Alimony, Marital Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Child Support, Collaborative Family Law, Military Divorce, Family/Domestic Relations.

Virginia R. Dugan's college and law school education includes State University of New York, B.A., cum laude, 1968; University of New Mexico (M.A., 1971; Ph.D., 1992), University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995. Other biographical background includes Virginia R. Dugan has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Best Lawyers in America 2010, 2011, 2012. New Mexico Business Weekly's Best of the Bar-Family Law, 2011. American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Phi Delta Phi. Southwest Super Lawyer, 2007—. Chair of New Mexico Supreme Court Committee on Mandatory Legal Education. Frequent Lecturer and Author on Domestic Relations topics. Author: "Carrillo v. Rostro: The Adoption of the Collateral Order Doctrine in New Mexico," New Mexico Law Review. Classes/Seminars: "Family Law Litigation in New Mexico," National Business Institute, 1999-2000; "Family Law Update," National Business Institute, 2000; "Domestic Relations, Part I: Property Issues," Today's Law School, 2001; "Domestic Relations, Part II: Custody Issues," Today's Law School, 2001; "The Hague Convention," Taos Practice Group, 2006; "High Conflict Personalities in Divorce," Taos Practice Group, 2007; "New Frontiers in Marital Property Law," Lorman, 2007; "The Hague Convention," NMCLE by the Sea, 2007; "Hot Tips from the Experts," ABA Family Law Section, 2009; "Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century," National Business Institute, 2009. Law Mock Trial team, Law Review. (New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization Recognized Specialist in Family Law). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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