David A. Freedman

Marc M. Lowry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Marc M. practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Marc M. Lowry since 2021. 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 Marc M. Lowry is held by other lawyers.

Joan Drake has assisted clients for over twenty years as a lawyer on utility regulation and environmental permitting matters. In utility matters, Joan represents clients on matters involving state and federal regulation of electric and gas utility rates and service, facility siting, wholesale and retail sales, utility acquisition, renewable energy and Qualifying Facilities ("QF"), electric transmission and interconnection, gas pipelines, power purchase and service agreements, and energy effic...

David focuses on government finance law, economic development and state tax incentive law, financial institutions law, government relations, securities law and corporate matters. Additionally, he represents issuers and underwriters in connection with the issuance of government securities. David has served as lead bond counsel to the New Mexico State Board of Finance, the New Mexico Finance Authority and the University of New Mexico and continues to serve in that capacity for the City of Albuq...

Ian King is an Albuquerque attorney whose results fighting for the legal rights of all New Mexicans over the past two decades have earned him a reputation as one of the top criminal and civil litigation trial attorneys in the state of New Mexico. For nearly a decade, Ian King has represented high profile clients in both state and federal courts whose cases have been covered by national and local media outlets alike. Ranked among the nation’s top criminal defense attorneys by the Nationa...

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...

Jill K. Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Jill K. practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Jill K. Sweeney since 2003. 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 Jill K. Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Carey Bhalla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice. Carey practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Carey Bhalla since 2026. 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 Carey Bhalla is held by other lawyers.

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.

Deborah E. Mann is the head of the health law practice group at Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC and also serves as practice group lead for the firm’s commercial group. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her practice focuses on Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. She counsels health care organizations and professionals on regulatory compliance, institutional and professional malpractice matters, and risk management issues. Ms. Mann advises clients on HIPAA compl...

Bridget represents both English and Spanish-speaking clients in guardianship/conservatorship, probate and trust administration, estate planning, elder law, specialized family law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning. Bridget has a strong trial background after spending many years prosecuting domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking cases for the District Attorney’s and Attorney General’s Offices. She has also worked on consumer protection issues and taught F...