Overview

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." This sums up the attitude of the attorneys at Sutin, Thayer & Browne about finding solutions to complex legal problems.

What sets us apart from other law firms is our ability to provide our clients with aggressive and innovative representation. That means developing expertise in new areas of the law, as well as finding creative solutions for business owners, executives, public officials and individuals for whom we provide daily counsel and advice. It also means ensuring that our lawyers continue to be active leaders in bar and industry associations, are frequent speakers at seminars and programs in New Mexico and other states, and are published authors of articles, papers and other scholarly works.
Founded:
1946
Size:
23
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

Regional

Albuquerque

Tier
1
Albuquerque
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Family Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Family Law Mediation
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Tax Law

About Our Clients

ABQ Health Partners; Accounting and Consulting Group; American Properties; Ameriquest Mortgage Company; Bank of Albuquerque; Bayview Financial Trading Group; Blue Cross Blue Shield; Bombardier Capital, Inc.; The CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc.; City of Farmington, New Mexico; City of Grants, New Mexico; City of Lordsburg, New Mexico; City of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Coldwell Banker Legacy; Comcast; Corrections Corporation of America; DaimlerChrysler Services; Diamond Shamrock; Eastern New Mexico University; Farm Credit of New Mexico; Ford Motor Credit Company; Fuller Homes, Inc.; George K. Baum & Company; Giant Industries, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Capital Partners V; Hilton Hotels Corporation; Irontree Transportation and Speedy Heavy Hauling, Inc.; Jim Burns Automotive Group; Leavitt Insurance; Lighthouse Financial Group of New Mexico, Inc.; Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc.; Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; MIOX Corporation; Navajo Nation; Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Company, Inc.; New Mexico Banquest Corporation; New Mexico Department of Transportation; New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation; New Mexico Finance Authority; New Mexico Governor's Office; New Mexico Highlands University; New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority; New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance; New Mexico Public Education Department; New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority; New Mexico Risk Management Department; New Mexico State Treasurer's Office; ParexLahabra, Inc.; Pueblo of Laguna Development Corporation; RBC Capital Markets; Rio Grande Title Company, Inc.; Santa Fe Community College; State of New Mexico; Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.; TriCore Reference Laboratories; University of New Mexico; UNM Hospital; USI Southwest; Waste Connections, Inc.; Wells Fargo Bank; Yates Petroleum; Zanios Foods, Inc.; Zia Trust, Inc.

Select Clients

American Civil Liberties Union - New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico City of Grants, New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University Laguna Department of Education Laguna Development Corporation Navajo Nation New Mexico Finance Authority New Mexico Highlands University New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Pueblo of Sandia Santa Fe Community College University of New Mexico University of New Mexico Hospital

Rankings

Regional

Albuquerque

Tier
1
Albuquerque
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Family Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Family Law Mediation
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Albuquerque
Tax Law
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Public Finance Law
Tier
2
Albuquerque
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tier
3
Albuquerque
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
3
Albuquerque
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Santa Fe

Tier
1
Santa Fe
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Santa Fe
Corporate Law
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1
Santa Fe
Public Finance Law
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2
Santa Fe
Financial Services Regulation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Albuquerque, NM
6100 Uptown Boulevard, NE, Suite 400
Albuquerque, NM 87110
United States
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