N.M. R. Fgn. L. Consult. 26-101

As amended through November 1, 2024

Rule 26-101 - Certificate of registration as a foreign legal consultant; applicant qualifications

The Supreme Court, in its discretion, may issue a certificate of registration licensing to practice as a foreign legal consultant, without examination, to an applicant who:

A. has been admitted to practice law in a foreign country, the members of which are admitted to practice as attorneys or counselors at law and are subject to regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or a public authority, and

(1) has been actively engaged in the actual practice of law in that country for at least five (5) of the last seven (7) years prior to the date of the filing of the application;

(2) is in good standing to practice law in that country;

(3) has not been disbarred, been placed under disciplinary suspension, or resigned from the practice of law in any country or jurisdiction while under disciplinary investigation; and

(4) is not the subject of any pending disciplinary proceedings in such country, or if the applicant has been suspended or disbarred, that the applicant has been duly reinstated;

B. possesses the good moral character and fitness required for a member of the bar of New Mexico;

C. is of suitable age, but in no event less than the minimum age required for the admission to the practice of law in the State of New Mexico;

D. complies with the immigration laws of the United States, provided that a certificate may be made conditional upon filing with the Supreme Court appropriate documentation of compliance; and

E. is licensed in a foreign country that allows members of the bar of New Mexico the opportunity to render services as a foreign legal consultant under substantially similar circumstances as are provided by this rule.

N.M. R. Fgn. L. Consult. 26-101

Adopted, effective 1/1/1995.