About Cherie
Cherie L. LaCour is a seasoned trial attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She has been licensed to practice law in New Mexico since 1997. As a partner at Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC, she has dedicated her career to advocating for individuals affected by medical negligence and other personal injuries. Ms. LaCour earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1997. During her time there, she served as the committee chair for the Student Advisory Board for the Center on Dispute Resolution and as vice president of the Moot Court Board of Advocates.
She also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and was recognized in the 16th and 17th Editions of Who's Who: American Law Students. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1991. At Bencoe & LaCour Law, PC, located at 9201 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 404, Albuquerque, NM 87111, Ms. LaCour focuses on cases involving wrongful death, medical malpractice, brain injuries, and catastrophic personal injuries. She has a particular expertise in birth injury cases, supported by specialized education and training in labor and delivery care, as well as the interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring. Throughout her 26-year career, she has secured tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. Ms.
LaCour is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. She is an active member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, serving on its Board of Directors since 2002, and the American Association for Justice, including its Litigation and Medical Negligence Section. She has been a member of the New Mexico Medical Review Commission since 1994. In recognition of her professional achievements, Ms. LaCour has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for 2024 through 2026.
She is also listed in Martindale-Hubbell's peer-reviewed directory, reflecting her standing among peers. Outside of her professional life, Ms. LaCour enjoys reading, cooking, and movies. She is married, has one daughter, and two dogs. She is committed to lifelong learning and continues to pursue educational opportunities in her field.
