Christopher A. "Chris" Holland

Christopher A. Holland is a member of the litigation group at Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He represents corporate and institutional clients in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment, as well as matters involving tax disputes, government contracts, education law, and land use. His practice focuses on advising and defending employers and organizations throughout all stages of litigation and dispute resolution.

After completing a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Pamela B. Minzner at the Supreme Court of New Mexico, Mr. Holland joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne in 1996. In 2018, he left private practice to serve as Chief Counsel of the New Mexico National Guard, a state organization with more than 3,500 service members and civilian employees. He returned to the firm in 2023, bringing significant experience from both private practice and public service.

Mr. Holland has handled a wide range of complex litigation matters over the course of his career, including commercial disputes and management-side employment and labor matters. He has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in commercial litigation, employment law, and education law. He has also been recognized in prior years by Chambers USA and Southwest Super Lawyers.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Holland served as a U.S. Army officer in both the active and reserve components for nearly four decades, retiring in 2021 with the rank of colonel. His military service includes deployments in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan.