Virginia Ruth Dugan

Virginia Ruth Dugan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2155 Louisiana N.E., Albuquerque, NM

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 30 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1995

Former Attorney

No misconduct found

Location

Atkinson & Kelsey P.A.

2155 Louisiana N.E., Albuquerque, NM, 87110

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Virginia Ruth Dugan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aurora | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody/ Child Support

I approached Atkinson & Kelsey, PA, Divorce & Family Law specifically for Attorney, Virginia Dugan. I was grateful she took my case and was forthright, honest, and gave me realistic expectations. She was available to answer my questions almost immediately. The result was being able to move forward in... a reasonable manner with my custody case. She fought hard for my son’s best interests with grace, integrity, and fortitude. I would recommend Attorney, Virginia Dugan, to anyone in need of an experienced and knowledgeable Family Law attorney.

Posted by David | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great service, very attentive

Fatherly rights are a huge thing, the courts don't see it that way much, but Virginia Dugan is a true believer. She saw who I was and how desperately I needed my Son and he me. She worked within the system to get me much more visitation, and to give me a voice. She cares very much for me, my Son and ...our situation. Her battles have led to my Son getting to spend a lot more time with me, and eventually it developed into peace with my ex-wife . Virginia has given me the tools and the know-how to proceed, and it looks to be a great relationship for all, and a very promising future.

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Twila Larkin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend and endorse Virginia. She is an expert in all areas of divorce - complex assets, custody and child support. She can litigate a case or be equally effective in a mediation or a collaborative divorce case. Virginia is highly knowledgeable and advocates for her clients while maintaining perspective. I give her my highest recommendation and endorsement."

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Jennifer deGraauw

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the good fortune of both working with Ms. Dugan at Atkinson & Kelsey PA and as an opposing counsel in many divorce cases. Virginia works tirelessly for her clients, but is also an effective negotiator in the settlement arena. She is well-respected by the family law bar in New Mexico."

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Jon Feder

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Twila Larkin

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Southwest Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Woman of Influence, Business First

2011

Best of Bar, Business Weekly

2011

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2007

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - 2018

Shareholder, Atkinson & Kelsey, P.A.

1995 - 1999

Associate, Simons, Cuddy and Friedman

Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2007 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

1995 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Member

2011 - 2017

American Bar Association

Family Law Section Council

2006 - 2006

State Bar of New Mexico

President

Education

1995

University of New Mexico School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of New Mexico

Doctor of Education

1971

University of New Mexico

Master of Arts

1968

State University of New York

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Taos Group

Getting to Yes with Difficult Clients

2017

National Business Institute

Advanced Divorce Law

2016

Reciprocity Program

Community Property Law in New Mexico

2016

National Business Institute

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

Languages

English

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