C. William Sutherland

C. William Sutherland is an Albuquerque attorney who handles divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. He represents clients facing legal issues that affect their relationships, finances, and future. His practice includes domestic relations law alongside several areas of civil law. He also assists with paternity disputes and domestic violence issues. He helps clients understand their options and the steps involved in resolving family disputes. His approach includes learning about each client’s needs, concerns, and goals before developing a plan for the case.

William earned a B.S. from Western Michigan University in 1976 and an M.S. in Judicial Administration from the University of Las Cruces in 1977. He received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University in 1982. He also completed Post-Graduate Management Training at the University of Southern California in 1991 and earned an LLM from the University of Las Cruces College of Law in 2001. His academic background includes legal studies, judicial administration, and management training.

William’s practice extends to real estate and land use law, environmental law, natural resources law, water law, Indian law, business law, and general civil matters. His environmental work includes the National Environmental Policy Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and Endangered Species Act. He is admitted to practice in New Mexico, Texas, and Michigan, providing a background that spans multiple jurisdictions and legal fields.

C. William Sutherland is a member of the New Mexico Bar Association, Zuni Pueblo Bar Association, and Association of Legal Administrators. His affiliations also include the American Corporate Counsel Association and the American Bar Association’s Environmental & Energy Law Section. In family law matters, he provides guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances. He emphasizes responsive communication, answers questions about the legal process, and helps clients consider their options as they work toward resolving disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sutherland Family Law
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, American Bar Association, Environmental & Energy Law Section
• Member, Zuni Pueblo Bar Association
• Member, Association of Legal Administrators
• Member, American Corporate Counsel Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Texas
• Michigan

Education

• Northern Illinois University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Las Cruces College of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Western Michigan University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• University of Las Cruces
  Master of Science (MS) in Judicial Administration
• University of Southern California
  Post-Graduate Management Training

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