Lisa Y. W. Cosper

Lisa Y. W. Cosper is an attorney with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC, practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, and Trusts and Estates.

Lisa Y. W. Cosper has been recognized since 2026 based on peer-review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice areas. This recognition reflects professional respect within the legal community.

Lisa is a member of the firm’s commercial group. Her practice focuses on Trusts and Estates, estate planning, probate, Corporate Law, and Liquor Licensing. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop estate plans and business structures tailored to their personal and operational goals. Her work frequently involves advising closely held companies and family businesses on formation, governance, and long-term planning.

Lisa earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Law from the Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business in 2014. She received her Juris Doctor in 2017 from Arizona Summit Law School, graduating magna cum laude. During law school, she participated in pro bono programs including Community Legal Assistance and Wills for Heroes.

Prior to joining Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC, Lisa worked as a paralegal at an Arizona-based law firm while attending law school full-time. Her work focused on estate planning and estate administration, providing her with practical experience before becoming a licensed attorney.

Through her practice in Trusts and Estates, Lisa has developed a strong background in drafting, administering, and managing estate plans and trusts. After becoming a licensed attorney, she expanded her work in estate planning and assumed leadership responsibilities within the estate administration department, where she assisted with internal guidance and supervision of paralegals. Lisa has been a frequent speaker at estate planning and probate-related conferences and community events since 2019. She has also received professional recognition, including acknowledgment from the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards in 2023.

Outside of her legal practice, Lisa is an avid animal lover and cares for eight rescue dogs.