Timothy J. Atler

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...

Danny W. Jarrett is the office managing principal and the litigation manager of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a New Mexico native and has been certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the New Mexico Supreme Court Board of Legal Specialization since August of 2008. Danny previously served as vice-president and corporate counsel for a national healthcare company. His duties included managing all operations of a multi-state company with over 400 ...

Doug Baker has successfully litigated and tried a number of complicated bet-the-company and other disputes involving commercial, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, and tort/personal injury cases, representing local to Fortune 500 Companies. Doug has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings and arbitrations, achieving favorable verdicts or results for his clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Doug’s hono...

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.

William Gregory Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. William Gregory practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized William Gregory Kelly since 2023. 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 William Gregory Kelly is held by other lawyers.

Cliff Atkinson has practiced for more than 44 years in the areas of complex commercial and tort litigation in a broad spectrum of difficult cases. He, with his good friend and now retired colleague John Thal, founded the Firm in 1992 on the principle that a small, directed, hard hitting litigation firm can deliver the highest quality of personalized services to its clients. In his many years of practice, Cliff has litigated and tried cases to verdict, judgment, or other successful resolution ...

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...

Katie Curry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Katie practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Katie Curry since 2018. 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 Katie Curry is held by other lawyers.

Katherine Roehl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Katherine practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Roehl 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 Katherine Roehl is held by other lawyers.

Jay D. Rosenblum is a senior lawyer with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the firm from 2000 through 2017. Jay focuses his practice on Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, advising businesses and individuals on transactions, organizational structure, succession planning, estate planning, and philanthropic legal matters throughout New Mexico. Jay’s professional background includes extensive experie...