Colonel Christopher A. Holland, a lawyer with Sutin, Thayer & Browne, graduated from the U.S. Army War College with a master's degree in Strategic Studies on July 28, 2017. Holland, a resident of Albuquerque, is a member of the New Mexico Army National Guard. He...
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Dying Without a Will: When the State Can Collect
By Curtis Vernon Estate Lawyer, 505-883-3311 Can the State of New Mexico collect from your estate if you die without a will? I have been asked this question more than once recently, and the inquirers are always relieved to know the answer is usually “no.” The...
New Mexico Tax Developments
By Timothy R. Van Valen Tax Lawyer INTRODUCTION New Mexico continues to struggle with a substantial reduction in tax revenue coupled with the Governor’s pledge to not sign any legislation increasing tax rates or imposing new taxes. This has led to a call from...
Sutin Supports UNM Young Law Clerk Program
Our Mariposa Padilla Sivage and Liliana Benitez De Luna both came through this important diversity program.
HB 412: Substantial Rework of New Mexico Taxes
By Tim Van Valen Tax Lawyer In the 2017 Legislature, one of the most notable measures is House Bill 412. If enacted, it would affect all New Mexico taxpayers. It is a massive tax reform bill that seeks to rework the current tax code to fit today’s economy. The...
Legislative Update: 2017 Midsession Review of Select Business-related Measures
The following is a summary of certain bills that may be of interest to our business clients and friends. The bills are working their way through the legislative process and are discussed here as they stood at midsession. Only some will receive approval of both houses...
Albuquerque High School Gold Mock Trial Team Qualifies for State Finals
Members of the Albuquerque High School Gold Mock Trial Team (Carmen Ortega, James Jarrett, Sara Albanna, Katon Luaces, Paloma Ortega, and Sean Simons), sponsored by Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC, gather in front of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Courthouse during...
Property Tax Deskbook Co-edited by Tim Van Valen
The American Bar Association recently published its 21st Edition of The Property Tax Deskbook, which is co-edited by Sutin, Thayer & Browne tax attorney Timothy R. Van Valen. Mr. Van Valen not only co-edits the hefty annual state-by-state publication but also...
New Developments in NM Foreclosure Standing Saga
By Justin Sawyer and Katharine Downey Lawyers In 2014, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled in Bank of New York v. Romero (“Romero I”) that a creditor must prove its standing at the time it files its complaint when foreclosing on real property in New...