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On December 18, 2014 Jane A. Laflin and Shawn Cummings presented at the National Business Institute (NBI) Continued Legal Education (CLE) seminar regarding Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Litigation. Ms. Laflin’s presentation included a Legislative and Case Law Update regarding federal and state rules and procedures, insurance law, case law, trends in personal injury, and…

Congratulations to Michael Clemens, Emily Franke, and James Johansen who were listed in the 2016 Best Lawyers for their expertise in insurance law. Best Lawyers is an annual publication meant to recognize leading lawyers for their professional abilities. These lawyers are nominated and voted on by their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice.

On September 25, 2015 the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association (“NMDLA”) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding by honoring the Association’s past presidents who have successfully lead the organization in its service to New Mexico civil defense lawyers. Among the esteemed honorees, the NMDLA recognized James H. Johansen, NMDLA President 1995, and S. Carolyn…

Congratulations to Maria S. Dudley who passed the New Mexico Bar Exam on September 10, 2015! Ms. Dudley clerked for Butt Thornton and Baehr in the summer of 2014 and will join the firm as an associate at the end of September.

Ms. Headrick graduated from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1991 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduation, she spent two years in Japan, where she studied Japanese language, history, and culture while working for Biwako-Kisen. In 1998 she graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University School of Law receiving…

Congratulations to Monica Garcia who was elected President of the New Mexico Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The Federal Bar Association is the premier bar association serving the federal practitioner and judiciary. The mission of the Association is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the…

On June 3, 2015 Butt Thornton and Baehr participated in the Second Judicial District Pro Bono Clinic. The Clinic is held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Second Judicial District Courthouse. Thanks to the assistance of nine attorneys and one paralegal from Butt Thornton and Baehr, more than twenty individuals received assistance…

On April 11, 2015 W. Ann Maggiore presented case studies to twenty-five radiologists from Radiology Associates of Albuquerque at the request of The Doctors Company as part of a retreat program.

Congratulations to the Butt Thornton & Baehr 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers! Each year Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection includes third-party validation of the lawyers’ professional accomplishments. Butt Thornton and Baehr 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers include: Monica Garcia Alfred L. Green, Jr. James H. Johansen W. Ann…

On March 28, 2015 Butt Thornton & Baehr participated in the annual Casa Esperanza Gala for Hope. This years theme was “There’s No Place Like Home.” The event featured Frances Sandoval as the Tin Woodman, Eula Landsford as the Scarecrow, Laurie Loving as the Cowardly Lion, Kaleigh Garduno as Dorothy, Gale Johnson as Glenda the…