Southwest Super Lawyers 2012
Twenty-nine lawyers from the firm were selected for recognition by Southwest Super Lawyers 2012. Inclusion in Southwest Super Lawyers is based on a strict, multi-step selection process, which includes research on background and experience, as well as stringent peer review. Only five percent of all lawyers in New Mexico are selected for this honor, based upon their expertise and experience.
The lawyers listed and their main areas of practice are listed below:
| Charles Armgardt | Business Litigation |
| Larry P. Ausherman | Environmental |
| Stuart R. Butzier | Energy & Natural Resources |
| Michael L. Carrico | Schools & Education |
| John R. Cooney | Business Litigation |
| Earl E. DeBrine, Jr. | Energy & Natural Resources |
| Donald A. DeCandia | Personal Injury Defense; Products Liability |
| Dale W. Ek | Real Estate |
| Paul M. Fish | Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights |
| Kenneth L. Harrigan | Business Litigation |
| William R. Keleher | Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights |
| John J. Kelly | Business Litigation |
| Marte D. Lightstone | Energy & Natural Resources |
| Lisa Mann** | Employment & Labor |
| George R. McFall | Employment & Labor |
| Margaret L. Meister | Real Estate |
| Jennifer A. Noya | Insurance Coverage |
| James M. Parker** | Business/Corporate |
| Ruth M. Schifani | Banking |
| Douglas G. Schneebeck* | Class Action/Mass Torts |
| William C. Scott | Environmental |
| Lynn H. Slade | Native American Law |
| Walter E. Stern III | Energy & Natural Resources |
| R. E. Thompson | Personal Injury Defense |
| Douglas R. Vadnais | Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights |
Four lawyers were selected as Southwest Rising Stars in 2012:
| Samantha M. Adams | Business Litigation |
| Brian Nichols | Native American Law, Business Litigation |
| Lorena Olmos | General Litigation, Business Litigation |
| Alex C. Walker | Personal Injury Defense, Products Liability |
In addition, John R. Cooney and Kenneth L. Harrigan were selected among the “Top 25 Lawyers in New Mexico.”
* retired
** deceased
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