Sutin Thayer & Browne, A Professional Corporation


Lawyers

Peter S. Kierst
(505) 883-3370
PSK@sutinfirm.com
Albuquerque Office
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PETER S. KIERST practices primarily in complex commercial litigation and claims related to constitutional or regulatory authority. He has represented the Governor and State of New Mexico in such matters, including as they related to water law. He has represented plaintiffs in several national class actions. He frequently makes presentations on professionalism. Peter taught Evidence and Trial Practice at the UNM Law School for 12 years and is now on the faculty of the UNM Political Science Department teaching constitutional law and theory.

Professional and Community Involvement
  • Southwest Regional National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Faculty Member
  • Federal Bar Association

Recognitions
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV Preeminent
  • New Mexico Bar Zenith Award, Joint CLE Professionalism Presentation, 2008


Areas of Practice
Education
University of New Mexico, J.D., 1984

University of New Mexico, M.A., 1980

University of New Mexico, B.A., 1977
Admissions
New Mexico, 1984

U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1984

U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, 1984