411 Camino de la Placita
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Phone: (575) 758-4844
Fax: (575) 758-9283
natelsonstephen@qwestoffice.net
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REPORTED CASES: Hyde v. Taos Municipal-County Zoning Authority, 113 N.M. 29, 822 P.2d 126 (N.M. App. 1991); Sparks v. Caldwell, 104 N.M. 457, 723 P.2d 244 (1986); Peter Mack Brown v. C.B. Trujillo, 135 N.M. 365, 88 P.3d 881 (N.M. App. 2004); Dunning v. Buending, 2011 NMCA 10, 247 P.3d 1145, (N.M. App. 2010); Deer Mesa Corp. v. Los Tres Valles Special Zoning Dist., 103 N.M. 675, 712 P.2d 21 (N.M.App., Dec 05, 1985), (NO. 8024); Vigil v. Finesod, 779 F.Supp. 522 (D.N.M., Nov 02, 1990) (NO. CIV. 87-1365 JP/WWD, CIV. 89-0927 SC).
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Steve is an integral part of the Northern New Mexico legal community. Since opening his private practice in Taos in 1970, he has handled numerous matters in a broad range of disciplines. His expertise in civil and commercial litigation has assisted clients at both the trial and appellate levels. He has counseled clients regarding contracts, real estate, business entities, wills and estates, criminal complaints, and family law. Steve also has served as a mediator, and has appeared before legislative committees to advocate for legislation on behalf of clients.
The cases Steve has handled include: Purchases and sales of residential, commercial and ranch properties; purchases and sales of businesses; estate administration; zoning, boundary, easement and title disputes and issues; quiet title actions; formation of condominiums and subdivisions; construction and owner-architect contracts; preparation and negotiation of leases; representation of homeowners associations; construction law; business and corporate law; and contracts involving services and goods.
Born: White Plains, New York
Law School: New York University
J.D., 1968
College: Cornell University
B.A. Government, 1964
Bar Admission: New Mexico (1970)
Affiliations and Activities (past and present):
Taos County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Northern New Mexico Legal Services, Board Member
Taos Country Club - Golf Course, Owner and Developer
Taos Ski Academy, Board Member
Centinel Bank of Taos, Board Member
B'nai Shalom Havurah, Board Member
Taos Men's Homeless Shelter, Board Member
Taos Youth Hockey Association, Board Member