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Sarah Stevenson is a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department and a litigator representing public entities and private businesses. Her natural resources experience focuses on water law, including water adjudications and interstate water compacts, and Native American law, including natural resource development projects on Native American land. She has advised clients developing projects on Native American land on issues regarding indigenous rights, jurisdiction, and contract formation. ...

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...

Joleen Youngers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joleen practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Joleen Youngers 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 Joleen Youngers is held by other lawyers.

Mark H. Donatelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mark H. practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Mark H. Donatelli since 1989. 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 Mark H. Donatelli is held by other lawyers.

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...

Mr. Dylan O’Reilly is a shareholder and director in Miller Stratvert P.A.’s Santa Fe, New Mexico office, where he handles a wide range of commercial transactions from loan documentation, secured transactions, real estate transactions, leases, business purchases and sales, as well as litigation matters involving partnership disputes, creditors’ rights, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and collections. With his transaction and litigation experience he frequently advises business owne...

Richard W. Hughes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law, Native American Law and Natural Resources Law. Richard W. practices law in Santa Fe, New Mexico Best Lawyers has recognized Richard W. Hughes since 2007. 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 Richard W. Hughes is held by other lawyers.

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...

Jay F. Stein is a board-certified water law specialist whose practice focuses on water law and related areas of water quality and utility law.Mr. Stein has served clients—including water utility companies, municipalities, and oil and gas companies—in New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, California and Mexico. Prior to co-founding Stein & Brockmann, P.A., he served as counsel to the New Mexico State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission for nine years. Mr. Stein no...

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...