Sutin Thayer & Browne, A Professional Corporation


Lawyers

Christopher A. Holland
(505) 883-3409
CHolland@sutinfirm.com
Albuquerque Office
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CHRISTOPHER A. HOLLAND practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, creditors' rights, employment law, environmental litigation, and university law. He is licensed to practice in a number of tribal courts, and has been nationally recognized in the field of Indian law. His university law practices focuses on state universities, and spans the wide array of matters that educational clients require, from constitutional law issues to contract disputes. In his environmental practice, Chris has experience in solid waste permitting. Chris represents primarily employers in his employment law practice, which covers matters including termination, employee handbook issues, reductions in workforce, and employee discipline. Chris also serves in the New Mexico National Guard with the rank of major. Prior to joining the Sutin Firm, Chris clerked for New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Pamela B. Minzner.

Professional and Community Involvement
  • Federal Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Recognitions
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating: BV Distinguished
  • Best Lawyers in America, Education Law
  • Chambers & Partners, Native American Law

Publications and Speeches
State ex rel. Eastern New Mexico University v. Baca, 189 P.3d 663 (2008).


Areas of Practice
Education
University of New Mexico, J.D., 1994

Eastern New Mexico University, B.B.A., 1982
Admissions
New Mexico, 1994

Colorado, 1996

Acoma Pueblo, 2001

Laguna Pueblo, 2001

Jicarilla Apache Nation, 2000

Navajo Nation, 1999