Governor Grisham called the Legislature into a single-day special session yesterday to consider a revised spending bill to replace SB48 – the so-called “junior bill” containing some $50 million in appropriations – which she had vetoed. In her proclamation, Grisham...
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Legislative Update: 2022 Post-Session Update
The 30-day New Mexico legislative session, which convened January 18, 2022, closed at noon on February 17. Only some of the bills that passed both chambers will be signed by the Governor and be enacted into law. Legislation not acted on by the Governor will be pocket...
Christina Looney Named Practice Group Chair
Christina M. Looney has been named Practice Group Chair for Sutin's Litigation Group. A Firm shareholder, her family law practice encompasses divorce, child custody and time sharing, child support, alimony, and the valuation and division of complex assets such as...
Robert Johnston Named Counsel
Robert J. Johnston has been named Counsel at Sutin, Thayer & Browne where his practice focuses on public finance and New Mexico tax law. Johnston joined the Firm in 2016. For his public finance clients, he provides advice on taxable and tax-exempt financings for...
Sutin Names Two New Shareholders
Tina Muscarella Gooch and Deborah E. Mann have become shareholders with Sutin, Thayer & Browne effective January 1, 2022. Tina represents clients in civil and complex commercial litigation, including employment, easement disputes, construction, cannabis, and...
Sutin Welcomes Jessica Martin
Jessica R. Martin, a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as an Associate Attorney. She most recently served as Assistant Trial Attorney for the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office. She also worked...
Alex Elborn is Sutin’s Newest Associate
Alex G. Elborn has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as an Associate Attorney. His litigation practice centers primarily on commercial litigation, employment law, and probate matters. Prior to joining Sutin, Alex worked for two years in the New Mexico Public...
John Dragovits Joins Sutin
John A. Dragovits has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as an Associate Attorney. As a member of the Firm’s commercial group, he focuses his practice on tax and real estate law. He most recently served as a legal extern in the City of Albuquerque’s Consumer Financial...
Sutin Promotes Three Employees
Sutin, Thayer & Browne has announced the promotion of three employees, the latest in the Firm's lengthy history of promoting from within: Samantha R. Maestas has been promoted to Lead Legal Assistant and Paralegal, a position that was created within the Firm. She...