1.
Mr. Andrew J. BaranowskiTitle: Member
Law School: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Class of 2013, J.D.
College: University of Arizona, Class of 2008, B.S., Business Management and Entrepreneurship, cum laude
Admitted: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Class of 2013, J.D.
Practice Area: Banking Law, Finance, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Securities Law
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Mr. Wade L. JacksonTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, Class of 2003, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Southern California, Class of 1999, B.A., Political Science/Print Journalism
Admitted: University of New Mexico, Class of 2003, J.D., cum laude
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David H. JohnsonTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, Class of 1994, Juris Doctor, , Dean's List and Honor Roll, , Health Law Scholar Award, , Don McCormick Endowed Writing Prize, , National Health Law Moot Court Team, , Honors on departmental comprehensive examination
College: Yale University School of Nursing, Class of 1980, M.S.N., Community Health Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization, , San Francisco State University, Class of 1975, M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, , Yale University, Class of 1970, Bachelor of Arts Degree, African Studies, Minor
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, Class of 1994, Juris Doctor, , Dean's List and Honor Roll, , Health Law Scholar Award, , Don McCormick Endowed Writing Prize, , National Health Law Moot Court Team, , Honors on departmental comprehensive examination
Practice Area: Administrative Regulatory, Healthcare and Hospital Law, Mediation and Arbitration, Professional Liability
Membership:
Professional Memberships and ActivitiesAmerican Bar Association Health Law Section, Past ChairNew Mexico Monitored Treatment Program, Past Board PresidentNew Mexico Bar Health Law Section, Past ChairAmerican Bar Foundation, FellowAmerican Health Lawyers Association, Member | Bar Fellowship:
American Bar Foundation
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Liliana Benitez De LunaTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, Class of 2018, JD
College:
Admitted: University of New Mexico, Class of 2018, JD
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation
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Stefan R. ChacónTitle: Attorney
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Practice Area: Health Care
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L. Curtis VernonTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2015
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., magna cum laude, 2010; University of New Mexico Anderson School of Business, M.B.A., 2012
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Commercial Law
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Alison K. GoodwinTitle: Associate
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Justin SawyerTitle: Member
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: University of New Mexico (B.A., 2003; M.B.A., 2004)
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Creditors Rights, Indian Law, Civil Litigation
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9.
Suzanne Wood BrucknerTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: University of New Mexico, M.B.A., 1994; St. Lawrence University, B.S., cum laude, 1986
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Taxation; State Taxation; Federal Taxation; Employee Benefits; Business Planning; Tax Controversies
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association.
10.
Benjamin W. AllisonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College:
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Complex Litigation; Intellectual Property; Copyrights; Trademarks; Literary Property
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11.
Breanna P. HoughtonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2013
College: University of New Mexico, B.B.A., Finance/Minor in Spanish, summa cum laude, 2010
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Litigation; Bankruptcy; Employee Benefits
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12.
Christina M. LooneyTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law
College: University of New Mexico
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law
Practice Area: Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; Adoptions; Complex Division of Assets; Commercial Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association.
13.
Sandra E. RotruckTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1986
College: New Mexico State University (B.S.W., with honors; Minor in Spanish, 1983)
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Family Law; Domestic Violence; Collaborative Family Law; Guardianship and Conservatorship
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico (Family Law Section).
14.
Maria Montoya ChavezTitle: Member
Law School: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., 1999
College: University of New Mexico, B.S., 1995
Admitted: St. Mary's University of San Antonio, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Family Law, Trusts and Estates, Wills
Membership:
State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association New Mexico Women's Bar Association.
15.
Keith C. MierTitle: Member
Law School:
College: United States Naval Academy, B.A., 1999
Admitted:
Practice Area: Indians and Native Populations; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Health Care; Administrative Law; Government; County Government Law; Local Government Law; State Government Law
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16.
Eduardo A. DuffyTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1990
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Finance, Securities
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17.
Michelle K. OstryeTitle: Member
Law School: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1997
College: University of Montana, B.A., with honors, 1991
Admitted: Texas Tech University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Law; Bankruptcy
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Sections on: Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy (Past-Chair); Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law); State Bar of Texas; New Mexico Association of Defense Counsel; H. Vearle Payne American Inn of the Court.
18.
Charles J. PiechotaTitle: Member
Law School: University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Colorado State University, B.S., 2004
Admitted: University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Business Law, Trusts and Estates, Liquor Licensing, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Probate, Federal Taxation, State Taxation, Estate Planning
Membership:
State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association
19.
Henry A. KellyTitle: Member
Law School: University of Texas, LL.B., 1968
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1966
Admitted: University of Texas, LL.B., 1968
Practice Area: Corporate; Partnership; Mergers and Acquisitions; Commercial Real Estate; Insurance; Business Taxation; Individual Taxation
Membership: American Bar Association (Member, Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability, 1985-1991; Chairman, 1990-1991; Member, Standing Committee on Professional Discipline, 1993-1998; Member, Standing Committee on Lawyer Competence, 1998-1999; Member, Standing Committee on Professionalism, 1999-2002; Member, Standing Committee on Client Protection, 2002-2005; Business Law Section; Real Property, Probate & Trust Section; Taxation Section); State Bar of Texas; State Bar of New Mexico; Supreme Court of New Mexico Code of Professional Responsibility Committee, 2002—; New Mexico Client Protection Fund Commission, 2006—; Charter
20.
Hannah TurnerTitle: Lawyer
Law School: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2009
College: Rice University, B.A., English/Spanish Studies, magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2009
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21.
Traci N. OlivasTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2011
College: Texas A & M University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Utility Law; Commercial Litigation
Membership: New Mexico Young Lawyers Division, Trial Practice Section Liaison.
22.
Jay D. RosenblumTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1982
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., with honors in Political Science, 1978
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Employee Benefits; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Taxation
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Mariposa Padilla SivageTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Civil Rights, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Government Litigation, Employment Litigation, Constitutional Litigation
Membership:
Albuquerque Bar Association State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Young Lawyers Division Board Member, Business Law Section, 2003-2006) American Bar Association New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (Board Member, 2006—) New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research…
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24.
Katharine C. DowneyTitle: Member
Law School: University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2013
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 2007
Admitted: University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Litigation; Bankruptcy; Employee Benefits
Membership: American Bar Association, New Mexico Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Liaison to the Bankruptcy Law Section
25.
Lynn E. MostollerTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2004
College: Eastman School of Music, B.Mus., with high distinction, 1989; San Francisco Conservatory of Music, M.M., 1991
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Appellate Practice
Membership: Albuquerque Bar Association (Board Member); State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association; New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association.
26.
Sarita NairTitle: Shareholder
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
College: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1995; University of New Mexico, M.C.R.P., with distinction, 2000
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Business Law; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Indians and Native Populations; Environmental Law
Membership: American Bar Association (Business Law Section Ambassador, 2010-2012); New Mexico Bar Association (Member, Business Law and Indian Law Sections).
27.
Twila B. LarkinTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: Texas Tech University, B.S., 1984
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Family Law; Divorce; Alimony; Community Property Law; Collaborative Family Law; Domestic Relations; Marital Property Distribution; Paternity; Post Divorce Modification; Interstate Support; International Family Law; Domestic Violence
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28.
Christina S. WestTitle: Member
Law School: Arizona State University, J.D., 2000
College: University of Tulsa, B.A., cum laude, 1996
Admitted: Arizona State University, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Indian Law; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Collections; Employment Defense; Employment Law
Membership: Federal and American Bar Associations; Navajo Nation Bar Association; Hopi Bar; Mescalero Apache Bar; Southern Ute Bar; Ute Mountain Ute Bar.
29.
Benjamin E. ThomasTitle: Member
Law School: Boston University, J.D., 2003
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1999; Boston University, M.A., International Relations, 2004
Admitted: Boston University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Civil Rights; Creditors Rights; Bankruptcy Litigation
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association.
30.
Billy J. JimenezTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of New Mexico, B.S., 2006
Admitted: University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning; Real Estate
Membership:
31.
Timothy J. AtlerTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2006
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1998; University of New Mexico, M.A., 2006
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Civil Appeals
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Appellate Practice Section, 2008—); American Bar Association.
32.
Rachel S. KingTitle: Member
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1991
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 1987
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1991
Practice Area: Education Law; Government; Public Finance; International Law
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33.
Jean C. MooreTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Securities; Business Law; Construction Law; Mortgages; County Government Law; Local Government Law; State Government Law; College and University Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use; Commercial Banking
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association.
34.
Christopher A. HollandTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, J.D., 1997
College: University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, B.S.E.E., 1994; University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.S.E.E., 2002
Admitted: University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Intellectual Property; Technology Law; Trademark Law; Software Industry Group
Membership: Alabama State Bar; Tennessee Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia (Member, Intellectual Property Section); International Trademark Association.
35.
Paul BardackeTitle: Member
Law School: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1969
College: University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., cum laude, 1966
Admitted: Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution(70%); Commercial Litigation(30%)
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico; State Bar of California; American Board of Trial Advocates (President, 1993-1994).
36.
Peter S. KierstTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1984
College: University of New Mexico (B.A., 1977; M.A., 1980)
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1984
Practice Area:
Membership: Albuquerque Bar Association; State Bar of New Mexico.
37.
Kerry C. KiernanTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., Clinical Law Honors, 1982
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., Clinical Law Honors, 1982
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Personal Injury; Commercial Litigation; Indian Gaming Law
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico (Board Member, Appellate Practice Section, 1996?); American Bar Association.
38.
Derek V. LarsonTitle: Member
Law School: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Stephen F. Austin State University, B.B.A., 1988
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Complex Commercial Litigation; Oil and Gas Law; Severance Tax; Royalty Litigation
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; State Bar of New Mexico; Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association; American Association for Justice.
39.
Susan G. ChappellTitle: Member
Law School: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1996
College: School of Visual Arts, New York, B.F.A., 1993
Admitted: Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1996
Practice Area:
Membership: Albuquerque and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico; New Mexico Women's Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors); Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
40.
Andrew J. SimonsTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1992
College: University of Texas, Austin, B.A., 1988
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Secured Collections, Indian Law, Personal Injury, Consumer Law, Insurance
Membership:
State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association Navajo Nation Bar Association.
41.
Irwin S. MoiseTitle: Member
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42.
Lewis R. SutinTitle: Member
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43.
Franklin JonesTitle: Member
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44.
Raymond W. SchowersTitle: Member
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45.
Norman S. Thayer, Jr.Title: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1960
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1954
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1960
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Contract Litigation; Commercial Real Estate Litigation; Securities Litigation; Corporate Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Banking Litigation
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, 1994-1995); American Bar Association (Member, Sections of: Litigation; Antitrust Law); New Mexico Bar Foundation (President, 1994-1995); International Society of Barristers; American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Albuquerque Chapter, 1979-1980).
46.
Graham BrowneTitle: Member
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47.
Robert G. HeymanTitle: Member
Law School: Yale University, LL.B., 1967
College: Cornell University, B.A., 1964
Admitted: Yale University, LL.B., 1967
Practice Area: Municipal Bonds; Government; Education; Securities
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association (New Mexico Liaison for Committee on State Regulation of Securities, 1982—; National Association of Bond Lawyers; American College of Bond Counsel; National Association of College and University Attorneys.
48.
Ronald SegelTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1972
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., with distinction, 1969
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1972
Practice Area: Medical Negligence; Wrongful Death; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Litigation; Unfair Insurance Practices; Probate Litigation; Civil Appeals; Hospital Negligence; Disability Insurance; Life and Health Insurance; General Liability Defense; Federal Civil Litigation; Truck Accidents
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
49.
Jay D. HertzTitle: Member
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1972
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Class Action Defense; Banking Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation; Collections and Foreclosures; Business Litigation; Insurance Litigation
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico; Commercial Law League of America.
50.
Gail GottliebTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: New Mexico State University; University of New Mexico, B.U.S., 1974
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Sexual Harassment; Employment Law; Bankruptcy Chapter 11; Bankruptcy Litigation; Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure; Agricultural Law; Bankruptcy; Civil Rights; Civil Rights Section 1983; Commercial Litigation; ERISA Litigation Discrimination; Employment Litigation; Commercial Real Estate Workouts; Debtor and Creditor; Creditors Rights; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Mortgage Foreclosure; Mortgage Workouts; Real Estate Bankruptcy; Real Estate Foreclosure; Real Estate Litigation; Real Estate Workouts; Land Use Litigation
Membership: Albuquerque and American Bar Associations; State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Board of Directors, Bankruptcy Section, 1983-1990; Chair, 1989; Member, Board of Directors, Employment Section).
51.
Anne Porter BrowneTitle: Member
Law School: University of Bridgeport, J.D., 1988
College: Franklin & Marshall College, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Bridgeport, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Real Estate; Finance; Business Law; Leases and Leasing; Trusts and Estates; Construction Law; Banks and Banking; Corporate Law; Commercial Law; Commercial Real Estate; Mortgages; Wills; Indian Law
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association; New Mexico Estate Planning Council; National Association of Office and Industrial Professionals.
52.
Stevan Douglas LooneyTitle: Member
Law School: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1980
College: California State University at Hayward (A.A., 1975; B.A., with highest honors, 1977)
Admitted: University of San Francisco, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Complex Litigation; Civil Rights; Commercial Litigation; Torts; Class Actions; Contracts; Construction Litigation; Insurance; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Membership: New Mexico Disciplinary Board (Hearing Officer); State Bar of New Mexico (Member, Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board); Federal Bar Association; Albuquerque Bar Association.
53.
Susan M. HapkaTitle: Member
Law School: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995 Order of the Coif
College: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.S., 1981
Admitted: University of New Mexico, J.D., 1995 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Employment Law; College and University Law; Insurance Defense
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; American Bar Association; New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association.
54.
Travis R. SteeleTitle: Member
Law School: Pepperdine University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Trinity University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Pepperdine University, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Collections; Business Law; Corporate Law
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The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Sutin, Thayer and Browne. The number of lawyers in Sutin, Thayer and Browne is 45.