Atty. Stevan D. Looney

Atty. Stevan D. Looney

Stevan Douglas Looney is an attorney with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice focuses on complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with matters involving healthcare, business disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, environmental claims, taxation, contract issues, civil rights, employment, real estate, and healthcare litigation.

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About Stevan D. Looney at a glance

Stevan D. Looney is a construction attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC. Admitted to practice in New Mexico, State Bar of New Mexico. Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1980) and California State University Hayward (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stevan Douglas Looney is an attorney with Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • His practice focuses on complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with matters involving healthcare, business disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, environmental claims, taxation, contract issues, civil rights, employment, real estate, and healthcare litigation
  • Mr. Looney has extensive experience representing clients in construction-related disputes, making Litigation - Construction a recognized practice area of his work
  • His background also includes healthcare and nursing home litigation, shareholder and partner disputes, and lender liability matters
  • He regularly handles commercial and construction arbitrations and mediations and currently serves as a Hearing Officer for the New Mexico Disciplinary Board
  • In addition, his practice includes appellate representation before state and federal courts
  • From 1994 to 1997, Mr. Looney served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Mexico
  • Earlier in his career, he served as an airborne infantry soldier with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1970 to 1972

Practice Areas Explained

Stevan D. Looney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stevan D. Looney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Stevan D. Looney's law office located?
Stevan D. Looney's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Sutin, Thayer & Browne APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stevan D. Looney handle?
Stevan D. Looney focuses on construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
Where did Stevan D. Looney go to law school?
Stevan D. Looney earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
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What awards or recognition has Stevan D. Looney received?
Stevan D. Looney's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1980
B.A.
California State University Hayward
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New Mexico, State Bar of New Mexico

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