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Daniel E. Pick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Daniel E. practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel E. Pick since 2001. 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 Daniel E. Pick is held by other lawyers.

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

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...

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.

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...

Katherine McKinney focuses her practice in public finance and concentrates on representing issuers and underwriters in revenue bond issues, general obligation bond issues, and special assessment district bonds. In her municipal finance practice, she drafts all requisite bond documentation for issuers including municipalities, counties, universities, and school districts throughout the debt issuance process and advises clients regarding federal tax and securities law issues and state law requi...

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...

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...

Doug Vadnais has more than 30 years of transaction and litigation experience in diverse business matters, real estate, and the protection and exercise of creditors’ rights. He has represented the entire spectrum of clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, and brings to each a pragmatic, practical approach to problem solving, with the aim of effecting an efficient and advantageous resolution for the client. Clients include both buyers and sellers of commercial and residential r...

Meg Meister has served clients for over twenty-five years in the areas of real estate, business, commercial transactions and lending. She guides businesses through siting and re-locating facilities, completes sales and tax free exchanges, represents buyers and sellers in stock and asset transactions, assists with liquor license transfers, and negotiates and drafts leases and other real estate and business documents. Meg advises companies doing business on Indian lands and negotiates and struc...