David A. Freedman

Nick Trost is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2027. This recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area, reflecting the professional regard in which Nick Trost is held by other lawyers. Nick has a deep understanding of how insurance companies operate. Before joining P...

Eduardo “Eddie” A. Duffy is a shareholder at Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC and serves on the firm’s board of directors as Treasurer. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he works with companies, public entities, and local governments on a wide range of business and finance-related matters. Eddie advises clients on local economic development incentives, including industrial revenue bonds and transactions under the New Mexico Local Economic Development Act (LEDA). His practice i...

Spencer Edelman’s practice is focused in the areas of creditors’ rights and commercial litigation. In his creditors’ rights practice, Spencer assists banks and other creditors in foreclosures, collections actions, and bankruptcies. This spans a variety of industries including manufacturers, dairies, hotels, multi-family housing, and commercial real estate. In 2013-14 he served as a law clerk for United States Bankruptcy Judge David Thuma. Spencer has assisted large financial...

Nicholas Hart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Nicholas practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas Hart since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicholas Hart is held by other lawyers.

Alicia M. LaPado is a Senior Litigation Associate of the firm, with a practice that includes business litigation, general civil litigation, and criminal defense. Prior to becoming an associate, Ms. LaPado was employed by the firm as a law clerk where she provided support for complex civil and criminal matters, primarily in federal court. She also researched, drafted, and prepared briefs for submission in both state and federal court, as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. LaPado o...

Cyrus Wiseman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Cyrus practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Cyrus Wiseman since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cyrus Wiseman is held by other lawyers.

Laura Horton is committed to providing thoughtful and compassionate legal services. Laura strives to deliver excellence and client satisfaction. Laura began her career in accounting and finance and later, fueled by her passion for advocacy and the desire to make a difference, she attended law school in Oregon followed by a post-graduate fellowship with the government in Kosovo. Laura's current practice at her firm focuses on the intersection of adult guardianship, family law, and probate. She...

Chris Killion’s practice focuses on oil, gas, and mineral development, including issuing drilling, division order, and acquisition title opinions for oil and gas companies for properties in New Mexico and Texas, as well as representing those companies before regulatory bodies. Chris helps clients comply with state and federal regulations related to mineral development and represents clients in transactions involving purchase and sale of mineral rights. An Alabama native, Chris is licens...

Aaron Garrett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Aaron practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron Garrett since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Aaron Garrett is held by other lawyers.

Karen Kahn concentrates her practice in ERISA and employee benefits law. For more than thirty years she has advised clients and drafted documents for defined contribution plans including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, ESOPs, traditional defined benefit pension plans, cash balance plans, Section 125-cafeteria plans, HSAs and HRAs, welfare plans including health insurance plans, wrapper plans, severance plans, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Karen provides legal counsel to more than 25...