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2025 Best Lawyers Maria Montoya Chavez - Voted the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for in Family Law Mediation in Albuquerque Collaborative Law: Family Law Family Law Family Law Arbitration Mariposa Padilla Sivage Commercial Litigation Eduardo A. Duffy Public Finance Law...
Wade L. Jackson passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Wade, a beloved husband, father and friend, was 48 years old. He is survived by his cherished wife of 19 years, Courtney, and their two daughters, Peyton and Claire. Wade was a stoic man, but anytime...
The 2024 Edition of U.S. News Best Law Firms® names Sutin, Thayer & Browne a top firm in 22 areas of law in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Eight of these ranked practices achieved Tier 1 status, indicating the firm is considered to be the best in the city in these...
Maria Montoya Chavez has been unanimously elected as the new President and CEO of one of New Mexico’s most highly-accredited law firms, Sutin, Thayer & Browne. This election launches an era of diversity and evolvement, as Maria is not only the first female CEO of...
Katy M. Duhigg has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as a member of the firm's litigation group. Her current practice is focused on corporate development and governance, regulatory compliance, administrative advocacy, and contracts. She also provides general...
Anne Porter Browne, prominent Albuquerque lawyer, died May 16, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 60. Anne, beloved daughter, sister and friend, is survived by her mother, Sandra Porter Browne, of Albuquerque, her cherished cairn terrier,...
Norman S. Thayer 1933–2018 BY KELLY BREWER Norman S. Thayer, who helped create and build Sutin, Thayer & Browne into one of New Mexico’s leading law firms, died March 2, 2018. He was 84 years old. Norman is survived by his wife, Martha, and son, Murray (wife...
Graham Browne 1935–2003 BY JEAN C. MOORE Graham Browne, who helped create Sutin, Thayer & Browne, one of New Mexico’s leading law firms, died Friday, August 22, 2003. Graham, a beloved husband, father, and friend, was 68. He is survived by his wife of 41 years,...
Raymond W. Schowers 1948–1995 BY JAY D. ROSENBLUM Ray Schowers was my law partner. He was my mentor, lawyer, client, bandmate and friend. Ray was an extraordinary man. He exhibited tremendous energy in the conduct of his life. His natural exuberance lifted him above...
