John C. Bienvenu

T.J. practices governmental affairs law, administrative law, environmental and natural resources litigation, and general commercial litigation. His experience includes a variety of legal matters including issues related mining, oil and gas, agriculture, water rights, water quality, energy, employment law and civil rights. T.J. serves as a lobbyist for clients on state and local issues, including activities dealing with drafting legislation, testifying before legislative committees, and develo...

Jack N. Hardwick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Jack N., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jack N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Brent Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Insurance Law. J. Brent, who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard W. Hughes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law, Native American Law and Natural Resources Law. Richard W., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter Franklin works with state agencies, local governments and special infrastructure financing districts, companies and developers in a wide variety of New Mexico public finance transactions, including general obligation and revenue bond transactions, formation of public improvement districts and tax increment districts, bond transactions and ongoing projects and operations, economic development and redevelopment projects, industrial revenue bond projects and 501(c)(3) transactions. Peter a...

Paula G. Maynes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Paula G., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kurt A. Sommer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kurt A., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kurt A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dalva "Dal" L. Moellenberg practices environmental and natural resources law concentrating on water quality and water rights, Superfund, hazardous waste, mining law and mined land reclamation, toxic substances matters, including compliance counseling, permitting, legislation, rulemaking and litigation. Mr. Moellenberg's recent experience includes: Representing business groups and chairing a subcommittee that drafted Arizona legislation (S.B. 1452, 1997) that amended the state Water Quality As...

Mark H. Donatelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark H., who practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Don DeCandia brings over 25 years of experience to his primary practice areas of products liability, tort and personal injury, and ERISA litigation. He has litigated complex commercial cases and class actions and has a depth of experience in appellate work. Don believes that listening and attention to detail are key components of a successful practice. He maintains close communications with client contacts to ensure that informed judgment guides key decisions. Don has achieved the highest rat...