Kari E. Olson

Vanessa’s practice is focused on tax, estate planning, closely-held business matters, and non-profit law. Vanessa represents taxpayers in federal and state audits and appeals, presenting the client’s position to achieve a favorable outcome. Her expertise covers the full range of tax issues businesses face, including reporting requirements, tax treatment of fringe benefits, worker classification, and compliance with Section 409A. Vanessa also prepares voluntary disclosures for indi...

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.

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.

Mr. Gilbert is a partner in the Santa Fe office. He and his wife, Elicia Montoya, have been married for nineteen years, and are parents to two wonderful children. When not working, Kurt is most likely participating in (or sometimes just driving children to and from) some athletic, educational, or artistic endeavor. Kurt has coached soccer for the past eight years and basketball for the past three. Kurt also enjoys long-distance running, skiing, playing guitar, travelling, and cooking.

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.

Alex Walker has an active civil litigation practice representing business clients in all types of complex cases in both state and federal courts. He has substantial experience in defending personal injury and products liability cases, and regularly defends companies in litigation over medical device failures, prescription drug injuries, and other products-related litigation, as well as various other types of bodily injury and death claims. In addition, Alex frequently represents businesses in...

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...

Michael Schwarz gained his admission to the New Mexico Bar in 1980 and is a sole practitioner in Santa Fe, primarily practicing in the areas of employment and labor law. He authored the New Mexico Appellate Manual . He also authored numerous professional publications and appeared as a speaker at several continuing legal education programs in the areas of employment law and professional responsibility both at the local and national levels. Schwarz was past chair of the Employment and Labor Law...

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.

Dan Cron has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 31 consecutive years in every criminal defense category. With over four decades of legal experience, Dan has established himself as a top criminal defense attorney in New Mexico. Known for his unwavering resolve and meticulous attention to detail, he has built a legacy of trust and respect by successfully handling some of the state’s most challenging cases. Dan’s deep commitment to constitutional rights includes systemic ...