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Lawyers
Michelle K. Ostrye
(505) 883-3322
MKO@sutinfirm.com
Albuquerque Office
Download vCard Print this PageMICHELLE K. OSTRYE is a member of the firm's litigation group. She practices primarily in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation and also in the area of general, complex litigation. Michelle represents lenders and other creditors in collection and foreclosure cases involving real estate and other kinds of collateral. She also assists creditors in asserting and enforcing their rights in bankruptcy cases including moving for relief from the automatic stay, negotiating adequate protection arrangements, navigating through the Chapter 11 plan process, and litigating contested matters and adversary proceedings, such as actions to determine dischargeability. As part of her general litigation practice, Michelle has represented clients in all kinds of disputes including employment discrimination, construction, banking, oil and gas, breach of contract, and personal injury cases. She has tried several jury and non-jury cases in both state and federal courts and is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico. Before becoming a lawyer, Michelle was an economic development analyst for Southwestern Public Service Company (now Xcel Energy).
Professional and Community Involvement
- Bankruptcy Section of the New Mexico Bar, Chair
- New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks, President of the Board
- Federal Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Albuquerque Bar Association
Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating: BV Distinguished
- Phi Delta Phi
- Student Writing Editor, Texas Tech Law Review, 1996-1997
- Briefwriter, National Moot Court Team
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Areas of Practice
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Education
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Texas Tech University, J.D., 1997 University of Montana, B.A. with honors, 1991 |
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Admissions
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New Mexico, 2003 Texas, 1997 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2002 U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, 2004 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1998 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2001 |