Michael L. Carrico
About Michael L. Carrico
Michael L. Carrico is a lawyer based in Albuquerque, NM and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Michael L. Carrico is recognized in the following practice area:
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Education Law
Current Firm: Smidt, Reist & Keleher PC
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1991 and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, BS, graduated 1985
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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