Best Lawyers Near You in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Bayard Roberts IV is an associate in the firm’s Transactions Department, currently assisting with matters involving commercial real estate, renewable energy development, torts, commercial liability, and natural resource law. Bayard has been recognized as a Southwest Rising Star by Southwest Super Lawyers® and is listed in Best Lawyers in America ®, Ones to Watch . After graduating from St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, Bayard was nominated for appointment to the United Stat...

Ian W. Bearden practices in the tax and public finance groups at Modrall Sperling. Ian has represented school districts, municipalities, special districts, developers, and tax-exempt organizations in the issuance of both taxable and tax-exempt bonds. He advises clients with respect to the federal, state, and local tax aspects of those transactions and in maintaining compliance with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the use of tax-exempt bond proceeds, escrow deposi...

Isaac A. Leon is a shareholder at Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a member of the firm’s commercial group. His practice focuses on Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Tax Law, with additional experience in public finance and general business matters. Mr. Leon advises closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and other organizations throughout New Mexico on a wide range of corporate and transactional issues. His work includes representing buyers ...

Jay Athey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jay, who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex G. Elborn is an associate attorney with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He joined the firm in 2021 and is part of the litigation group, representing clients throughout New Mexico in commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, commercial foreclosures, and creditors’ rights. His practice also includes real estate litigation involving title issues, easements, boundary disputes, and property tax matters. In addition to litigation, Alex works w...

Linn Gillen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Linn, who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Linn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica D. Marshall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jessica D., who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jared West (he/him/his) is recognized with a “superb” 10.0 rating and numerous five-star reviews. He specializes in products liability, commercial litigation, and professional liability defense, representing clients in both Colorado state and federal courts. Before joining Childs McCune, Jared honed his litigation skills at a prestigious firm in Boulder. There, he assisted individuals and businesses with a wide array of legal issues, including intentional torts (defamation, assaul...

Jennifer Kittleson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Department. Jennifer’s practice includes representing clients in a variety of employment, torts/personal injury, and healthcare litigation. Jennifer has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America ®, Ones to Watch for Litigation – Labor & Employment and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. In addition, she has served multiple terms as a Director for the Employment and Labor Law Section of the New M...