George Skelly

Meredith A. Johnstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Meredith A. practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Meredith A. Johnstone 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 Meredith A. Johnstone is held by other lawyers.

Walter brings more than thirty-five years of experience providing representation, advice and counsel to businesses and individuals in their dealings with Indian tribes and public land management agencies, like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico State Land Office. Walter’s practice is focused on natural resources, energy and environmental law. Clients throughout the west and across the country seek Walter’s advice in matters involving transac...

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...

Donald F. Kochersberger is a Member of the firm and has been with BLSW since 2005. His practice emphasizes complex litigation matters, including shareholder, member and partner disputes, contracts, business tort, unfair practices, restrictive covenant and non-compete agreements, employee theft and misconduct cases, and customer and vendor disputes. Mr. Kochersberger has served as counsel for a number of local, regional and national companies, as well as individuals engaged in business dispute...

Jessica C. Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Jessica C. practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica C. Roth 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 Jessica C. Roth is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Rappaport is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matthew practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Rappaport 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 M...

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.

Deana Bennett’s practice is focused on natural resource development on public and tribal lands. Deana’s experience includes permitting and environmental compliance efforts under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and other related federal statutes. She has worked on a number of utility matters, and her experience includes working with renewable resource developers with siting issues on public, tribal, state, and...

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 res...

Lisa K. Curtis is the founding partner of Curtis & Co. Law Firm, a social benefit corporation dedicated to exceptional advocacy and community service. During her more than 30-year legal career, Lisa has represented hundreds of New Mexico families in complex, high-stakes litigation and has earned numerous honors for her work, including induction into the New Mexico State Bar Hall of Fame in 2021. A lifelong New Mexican, Lisa grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from the University of New Mexi...