Laura Horton
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J.D. University of Oregon
B.S.B.A. Old Dominion University, Accounting and Finance
Personal Experience
Prior to practicing law, Laura worked in finance in private wealth and investment management. Laura brings her background in finance to her current clients in the areas of family law, probate, estate planning, and guardianship. Laura has a strong force in the courtroom having previously worked for the New Mexico Attorney General as an appellate attorney and special prosecutor, including regularly arguing complex legal issues before the New Mexico Supreme Court. Laura also practiced as a civil litigator in federal court, tribal court, and state court.
When Laura is not working, you can find her volunteering in the community or on an adventure. Laura is the Immediate Past President of the New Mexico Women’s Bar Association and a board member on the Albuquerque Bar Association. Laura has also served for approximately five years as a non-profit board member for the Domestic Violence Resource Center and as a Voting Member for her Homeowner’s Association. Whether it is raising money for scholarships for law students, volunteering to judge high school mock trial, or planning charity golf tournaments, Laura believes volunteering strengthens our community.
Laura enjoys spending time with family, making intricate meals together and planning and taking trips together. Laura is a league tennis player, skier, and Ironwoman.