Rachel Winston

Rachel Winston

Partner, Walcott, Henry & Winston, P.C.
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law
  • District of Columbia, Maryland, New Mexico
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Walcott, Henry & Winston, P.C. is a general civil law practice, including commercial and real property transactions and litigation, condominium and HOA representation, review, revision, interpretation and enforcement of condominium and subdivision project documents, assistance with foreclosures, loan workouts, priority disputes, and land use matters. The firm also represents clients in the buying and selling of businesses, entity formation (including articles and operating agreements), and drafting and revising corporate governance documents. For clients with basic estate planning needs, the firm will gladly assist with the drafting of estate planning documents.

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Area
  • HOA & Condominium Association Representation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Maryland
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New Mexico
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Professional Experience
Attorney/Founder
The Winston Firm, P.C.
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Founder of civil law practice representing condominiums and HOAs, as well as clients needing assistance with commercial and real property transactions, easement disputes, foreclosures, loan workouts, priority disputes, and land use matters.
Associate
Scheuer, Yost & Patterson, P.C.
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Represented clients in commercial and residential land transactions, easement disputes, foreclosures, loan workouts, priority disputes, and land use matters, analyzed title and mortgage documents, drafted and negotiated commercial and residential leases, condominium project documents and subdivision CC&Rs, tracked ongoing changes to FHA/VA/Fannie Mae project requirements, and provided representation to condominium and subdivision homeowners associations. Represented clients in the buying and selling of businesses, entity formation, including articles and operating agreements, asset purchase agreements, employment and agency agreements, and corporate governance documents. Assisted clients with basic estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts and related estate documents, and assisting with estate probate matters.
Education
University of New Mexico
J.D. (2005) | Law
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Honors: Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Professional Responsibility; Clinical Honors.
Activities: Editor, Natural Resources Journal
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Bryn Mawr College
B.A. | English Literature
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Professional Associations
District of Columbia Bar
Member
- Current
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Maryland State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment
Vice Chair
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Activities: Appointed by Mayor to serve on municipal board responsible for hearing development permit appeals and variance requests.
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New Mexico State Bar
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Walcott, Henry & Winston, P.C.
150 Washington Avenue
Suite 207
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Telephone: (505) 982-9559