Richard L. Virtue, Jr.
About Richard L. Virtue, Jr.
Richard L. Virtue, Jr. is a lawyer based in Santa Fe, NM and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Richard L. Virtue, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: Virtue & Najjar PC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1972
Location: Santa Fe, NM
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