1. Ms. Lauren Taylor Kedge, Esq.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, Class of 2108, J.D., summa cum laude
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., English and Spanish
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, Class of 2108, J.D., summa cum laude
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Construction Defects
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2. Ms. Ranime R. Oueis, Esq.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of New Mexico, Class of 2019, J.D., Cum Laude
College: University of New Mexico, Class of 2015, B.B.A., Cum Laude
Admitted: University of New Mexico, Class of 2019, J.D., Cum Laude
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation, Landlord and Tenant Law
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3. Nathan B. Anderson
Title: Associate
Law School: J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, J.D., 2013
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., Economics, 2010
Admitted: J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Construction Law; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice; Workers Compensation
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico.

4. Brant L. Lillywhite
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Defense, Real Estate Litigation, Boundary Disputes, Property Damage, Civil Rights
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5. Jenny L. Jones
Title: Associate
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., Spanish Language/Portuguese Language, summa cum laude, 2009
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Commercial Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association.

6. Aaron R. Kugler
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., English/Psychology, cum laude, 1999
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation, Wrongful Death Litigation, Real Estate Malpractice
Membership: American Bar Association Defense Research Institute New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association.

7. Ms. Melanie L. Ben
Title: Associate
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Practice Area: Indian/Gaming, Torts/Personal Injury/Property Damage, Trial Practice
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8. Joshua A. Collins
Title: Associate
Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Workers Compensation, Insurance Defense, Commercial Litigation
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9. Sebastian A. Dunlap
Title: Associate
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2011
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., 2008
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Litigation(100%); Civil Litigation; Defense Litigation; Complex Litigation
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10. David A. Gonzales
Title: Associate
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Colorado State University-Pueblo, B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Labor/Employment, General, Insurance Defense, Torts/Personal Injury/Property Damage, Professional Liability, Real Property/Landlord-Tenant, Trial Practice, Trial Practice
Membership: The Colorado Bar Association; State Bar of New Mexico.

11. Christopher R. Reed
Title: Associate
Law School: Ruben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., 2008
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., English, 2004
Admitted: Ruben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice
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12. Ben M. Allen
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Nursing Home Liability, General Tort Litigation
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico. | Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers.

13. Edward W. Shepherd, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
College: University of New Mexico; University of Albuquerque, B.S., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Complex Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Construction Litigation
Membership: Albuquerque Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico New Mexico Association of Defense Lawyers Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association.

14. Bob Thorson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1985
College: University of New Mexico, B.S., 1970
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice; Bad Faith; Coverage Issues
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico.

15. Daniel W. Lewis
Title: Shareholder
Law School: J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., English, cum laude, 1988
Admitted: J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Professional Liability Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation
Membership: Albuquerque Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico Defense Research Institute New Mexico Defense Association.

16. Donna L. Chapman
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1999
College: Northwood University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Bad Faith, Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury, Employment Issues Facing Employers
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute.

17. Kimberly A. Syra
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., in Earth Science, 1978
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation; Employment Law; Insurance Defense; Appeals
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico.

18. Mr. Dustin D. Dempsey, Esq.
Title: Attorney
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19. Lindsay Drennan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., cum laude, 2008
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Insurance Defense
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