Walter E. Stern III

Walter E. Stern III: Experienced Lawyer in Environmental Law, Energy Law and Natural Resources Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Overview: Walter E. Stern III has more than thirty-five years of experience providing representation, advice and counsel to businesses and individuals in their dealings with Indian tribes and public land management agencies.

Practice Areas

• Natural Resources Law
• Energy Law
• Mining Law
• Native American Law
• Oil and Gas Law
• Environmental Law
• Litigation
• Title Matters
• Transactional Matters
• Regulatory Compliance
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• The Endangered Species Act
• Public Land Management Agencies: U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico State Land Office

Education & Credentials

Universities: Boston College Law School, University of California Berkeley

Education:

• Boston College Law School (JD), 1985
• University of California, Berkeley (BA), 1982

Firms

Firms: Modrall Sperling

Affiliations

• Past President (2013 – 2018) of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, a world-class continuing education provider for professionals working in natural resources development and environmental law.
• Past Member (since 1979) of the American Bar Association
• Past Member (since 1993) of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Member (since 2004) of the National Academy of Distinguished Neighbors of America

Languages

Languages: English only.

Awards & Recognitions

• In Best Attorney USA since 1995
• Topped the list of Top 25 Super Lawyers in New Mexico, 2007 and 2008 (from Law & Politics magazine)

Professional Philosophy: Walter E. Stern III believes that effective legal representation is key to navigating complex legal systems. His approach emphasizes understanding his clients' unique circumstances and leveraging the strengths of both public interest law and private sector experience.

Contact Information:

• Firm: Modrall Sperling
• Office Address: 1425 California Street, Suite 300, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1-505-888-6060