For more than sixty five years, Butt Thornton & Baehr PC has been known as a law firm of quality and integrity. We are proud of the position of trust and respect the firm has earned in New Mexico’s business, legal and governmental communities. Our commitment is to continue to meet the high standards that have earned us that reputation into the twenty-first century.
Latest News
Agnes Fuentevilla Padilla Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 for Labor & Employment
Butt Thornton & Baehr PC is proud to announce that both the firm and Agnes Fuentevilla Padilla have been recognized...
Phillip Cheves Elected Vice President
BTB welcomes Phillip Cheves to the Firm's executive committee as Vice President. Phil brings many years of steadfast leadership and...
2026 Southwest Super Lawyers Honorees
Butt Thornton & Baehr, P.C. is proud to announce the selection of two of our shareholders, Agnes Fuentevilla Padilla and...
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Featured Practice Area
Insurance Coverage Issues
The firm regularly counsels with and offers opinions to insurance companies and insureds concerning coverage issues arising from claims under insurance policies. Additionally, the firm…
Featured Attorney
Sarah L. Shore
Sarah is an experienced appellate attorney. She litigates a wide variety of civil cases in state and federal courts of appeal, in areas including constitutional challenges, state and federal administrative law, torts, contracts, and probate law. Sarah also provides brief-writing, oral argument, and strategic support for complex and high-risk litigation. Apart from litigation, Sarah is outside general counsel for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and she counsels other non-profit local and national organizations on governance, policy, contract, and regulatory compliance matters. Sarah also represents healthcare professionals in licensing proceedings.
Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys hiking and running in the Southwest, poetry, music, dancing, and cooking.




