Cherie L. LaCour, Health Care Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBencoe & LaCour Law, PC
Albuquerque, NM
Practicing health care in Albuquerque since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
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Cherie L. LaCour is a partner based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Cherie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Albuquerque, NM
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Albuquerque, NM.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Cherie L. LaCour: Cherie L. LaCour is a partner based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Cherie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Cherie's practice areas in Albuquerque
Cherie concentrates on health care, medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cherie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Health Care cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cherie takes health care matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cherie agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cherie takes medical malpractice matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cherie agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cherie takes personal injury matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cherie agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cherie takes wrongful death matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cherie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Cherie L. LaCour, health care attorney serving Albuquerque
Cherie L. LaCour is a partner based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Cherie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Cherie works from Albuquerque, New Mexico and takes on health care matters across the region.
Cherie LaCour is a trial lawyer practicing in communities across the state of New Mexico. Cherie has spent her entire legal career fighting for injured plaintiffs and considers it an honor and a privilege to help children and families obtain justice when they have been injured by wrongdoers.
Cherie began her legal career, in a medical malpractice litigation firm working for clients with complex medical negligence claims. In 2006, Cherie joined her Partner, Lori Bencoe and established Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC where they work as a team to obtain justice for people injured by healthcare systems, hospitals, physicians, insurance companies and others. As part of the Bencoe & LaCour team, she has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients throughout New Mexico. Cherie has particular experience in representing children and families with birth injury claims and has received specialized education and training in labor and delivery care and the interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring.
Cherie takes pride in justice while guiding people through the legal process with compassion and patience. She feels it is her duty to fight for clients’ rights and she works hard to provide clients with all the information they need to make informed decisions about what is best for them and their families when pursuing a legal claim.
Cherie received her undergraduate degree from University of Texas at Arlington, where she majored in Political Science (pre-law) and minored in Computer Science. She then graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where she served as the Managing Editor for The Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law. During law school she served as a mediator for early settlement in the Northeast Alternative Dispute Resolution Program where she mediated cases for judges in courts around Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Cherie was born and raised in Texas and has called New Mexico home since 1997. She is married, has one daughter, two dogs and in her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking, movies and the lifelong pursuit of learning.
Cherie's approach to health care cases
Cherie LaCour is a trial lawyer practicing in communities across the state of New Mexico. Cherie has spent her entire legal career fighting for injured plaintiffs and considers it an honor and a privilege to help children and families obtain justice when they have been injured by wrongdoers. Cherie began her legal career, in a medical malpractice litigation firm working for clients with complex…
The kind of cases Cherie takes
Cherie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Cherie studied and practices
University of Tulsa College of Law
J.D. Committee · 1997
University of Texas at Arlington
B.A. Political · 1991
Cherie studied at J.D. Committee in University of Tulsa College of Law and B.A. Political in University of Texas at Arlington.
Law school and academic background
Cherie completed J.D. Committee in University of Tulsa College of Law and B.A. Political in University of Texas at Arlington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cherie runs in New Mexico is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Cherie's legal honors and published work
Cherie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
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Affiliations
Cherie's professional memberships and bar associations
Trial Attorneys for Justice New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and Foundation American Association for Justice
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Locations
Cherie L. LaCour's office in Albuquerque
Cherie's primary office is at 9201 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 404, Albuquerque, NM, 87111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC
9201 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 404
Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Client reviews of Cherie L. LaCour — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Cherie L. LaCour — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cherie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cherie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cherie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cherie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cherie
Cherie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cherie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cherie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cherie L. LaCour
How much does it cost to hire Cherie for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cherie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cherie offer a free consultation?
Cherie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cherie's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Cherie's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in New Mexico typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cherie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cherie take my case if I'm outside Albuquerque?
Cherie is licensed in New Mexico. Matters governed by New Mexico law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cherie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cherie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cherie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cherie accepting new health care clients right now?
Cherie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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