PETER C. CHESTNUT

 

 

Peter C. Chestnut, owner-attorney, has been practicing law since 1975.  Mr. Chestnut received his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He serves as general counsel for several Pueblos, starting over 25 years ago.

 

Noteworthy:

• Tribal Courts in New Mexico; 2001 Co-Editor
• Tribal Courts Handbook 1991 Edition
• Indian Law Section, State Bar of N.M., Past Chair & Board Member

 

 

 

 

    Education:

• University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 1975
• Massachusettes Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1967-1968
• Harvard College, A.B., with honors, 1967

    Professional Licenses, Certifications &     Memberships:

• State Bar of New Mexico
• United States District Court of New Mexico
• Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• United States Supreme Court
• Numerous Pueblo Courts
• State Bar of New Mexico - Sections on Indian Law and Natural Resources
• American Bar Association, Sections on Natural Resources and Law Practice Management
• New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Albuquerque Bar Association
• Indian Bar Association of New Mexico