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SCOTT P. HATCHER earned his B.A. degree from the University of Washington and his J.D. degree from Gonzaga University. He is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and New Mexico, as well as before the 9th and 10th Circuit courts of Appeal. From 1983 through January 1996, Mr. Hatcher was associated with the firm of Felker, Ish, Hatcher, Ritchie, Sullivan & Geer, P.A., having been a shareholder with that firm since 1985. In 1996, he formed the firm of Hatcher, Sullivan & Grand, P.A. In 2003, Mr. Hatcher joined Miller Stratvert, P.A., where he practiced until January 2009 when he and Mr. Tebo formed The Law Office of Hatcher & Tebo, P.A. Since 1983, his work has emphasized many areas of insurance law litigation, including the defense of insureds in all types of third party claims. Mr. Hatcher's practice also emphasizes the representation of insurers in policy coverage disputes and bad faith claims. He has completed approximately 50 first chair trials, both jury and non-jury, for various insurance companies, self-insureds and governmental entities. Mr. Hatcher has been the lead counsel in several New Mexico and federal reported decisions. He has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubble rating, AV. Further, Mr. Hatcher is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Defense Research Institute, the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and the Federalist Society. LAWRENCE H. HILL is a shareholder in the Albuquerque law firm of Civerolo Gralow Hill & Curtis PA. He has tried more than 50 civil jury trials and more than 100 non-jury civil trials to conclusion. Mr. Hill has lectured for various groups and organizations on civil litigation matters. He is a member of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, the Albuquerque and American bar associations, the State Bar of New Mexico, the American Board of Trial Advocates (past president, New Mexico Chapter) and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Hill earned his B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico, his M.A. degree from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. degree from the University of Utah. LORALEE HUNT is a partner at Hunt Law PC, in Roswell, New Mexico. Ms. Hunt practices in plaintiff's litigation, which includes insurance and personal injury law. She is admitted to practice in New Mexico. Ms. Hunt earned her B.S. degree from New Mexico State University, her M.A. degree from New Mexico State University and her J.D. degree from the University of Wyoming. She is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico. HOWARD R. THOMAS is an assistant U.S. attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of New Mexico. He has spoken and published extensively in the areas of insurance and qui tam cases under the Federal False Claims Act. Mr. Thomas earned his B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico and his J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Colorado, the District of Columbia, New Mexico, Texas and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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